LG4.14 Spinal Cord Physiology – Dr. Pong Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the corticospinal?
A
Motor control
2
Q
What is the function of anteolateral?
A
(AKA spinothalamic) (pain, temperature, crude touch)
3
Q
What is posterior column/medial lemniscal?
A
Vibration, proprioception, light touch
4
Q
Where does the corticospinal tract cross?
A
Crosses at the pyramidal decussation
5
Q
Where does the anterolateral tract cross?
A
Spinal cord
6
Q
Where does the posterior column/medial lemniscal tract cross?
A
Nucleus cunneatus, nucleus gracilis
