NM Tracts Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal column/medial lemniscus
A
Proprioception, vibration, tactile discrimination
Fasciculus cuneatus (UE) - lateral Fasciculus gracilis (LE) - medial
2
Q
Spinothalamic
A
Pain and temperature (lateral tract) Crude touch (anterior tract)
3
Q
Spinocerebellar
A
Proprioceptive information from GTO, muscle spindles, and touch/pressure receptors
—> to cerebellum for control of voluntary movements
4
Q
Spinoreticular
A
Chronic and deep pain to reticular formation
5
Q
Corticospinal tract
A
Voluntary motor control
6
Q
Vestibulospinal tract
A
Control of muscle tone,
antigravity muscles,
and postural reflexes
7
Q
Rubrospinal tract
A
Arises in C/L red nucleus
Motor function
8
Q
Reticulospinal tract
A
Arises in reticular formation
Modifies transmission of sensation (esp pain) and influences GMN and spinal reflexes
9
Q
Tectospinal tract
A
Assist in head turning and response to visual stimuli
