Fasciculus Gracilis (Goll’s) Flashcards
1
Q
Function
A
Position, touch, vibration, fine pressure sense, two-point discrimination (Epicritic sensation) - lower limb
2
Q
Receptor and afferent
A
Meissner, Pacinian corpuscles, Muscle spindles, golgi tendon organs
3
Q
1st order neuron
A
DRG
4
Q
2nd order neuron
A
Gracile nucleus
5
Q
Decussation level
A
Medulla (crossing fibers = Internal arcuate fibers, continue in Medial Lemniscus)
6
Q
3rd order neuron
A
VPL
7
Q
Final destination
A
Primary somatosensory cortex (Postcentral gyrus)
