Fiber Types of Peripheral Axons Flashcards
A-alpha general function
alpha-motor neurons, muscle spindle primary endings, Golgi tendon organs, touch
A-beta general function
touch, kinesthesia, muscle spindle secondary endings
A- gamma general function
touch, pressure, gamma-montoneurons
A-Delta general function
pain, crude touch, pressure, temperature
B general function
preganglionic autonomic
C general function
pain, touch, pressure, temperature, postganglionic autonomic
Ia general function
muscle spindle primary endings
Ib general function
Golgi tendon organs
II general function
touch, kinesthesia, muscle spindle secondary endings
III general function
pain, crude touch, pressure, temperature
IV general function
pain, touch, pressure, temperature