Miscellaneous Neuropsychology Stuff

Question 1

Bell-Magendie Law

Answer 1

The dorsal portion of the spinal cord is sensory and the ventral part is motor

Question 2

Flexion vs Extension

Answer 2

• Stimulating pain and temperature receptors will usually produce flexion movements that bring the limb to the body
• Stimulating fine touch and pressure receptors usually produce extension movements that move the limb away from the body