Sensory and Motor Pathways of the Head and Neck Flashcards
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What are the three sensory pathways of the neck and body
A
- Lateral spinothalamic tract (pain, temp)
- Anterior spinothalamic tract (crude touch, pressure)
- Dorsal column medial lemniscal system (proprioception)
2
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What four CNs are the sensory pathways for the head
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- CN II
- CN V
- CN IX
- CN X
3
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What is the motor pathway for the neck
A
- Corticospinal pathway
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5
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What is the motor pathway for the head?
A
Corticobulbar pathway - pathway for muscles innervated by cranial nerves
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