Sensory Pathways

Question 1

Dorsal Column Pathway

Answer 1

Initiates in the proprioreceptor or mechanoreceptor, crosses at the medulla, controls touch and pressure

Question 2

Spinothalmic pathway

Answer 2

Initiates in the nocireceptor or the thermoreceptor, crosses at the spinal cord, controls pain and temperature

Question 3

Spinocerebellar pathway

Answer 3

Initiates in the golgi tendon, muscle spindle, or joint receptor. Crosses at the spinal cord (only anterior). Controls proprioception.