Lateral Spinothalamic (sensory) Pathway Flashcards
1
Q
Function
A
Pain/temp from body
2
Q
Receptors
A
Free nerve endings (nociceptors)
3
Q
1st synapse
A
Dorsal horn of SC
4
Q
SC tract
A
Lateral STT; anterior half of lateral funiculus
5
Q
Decussates?
A
in SC at level of origin
6
Q
Brainstem pathway
A
Anterolateral pathway; usually dorsolateral to medial lemniscus
7
Q
2nd order Target
A
VMpo thalamus
8
Q
Final target
A
Posterior insular cortex
