Somatic sensory signals Flashcards
1
Q
anterolateral spinothalamic
A
non discriminative ( pain, temperature)
small, slowly conducting
skin: mechano, thermo and nociceptors
projection: VPLN
2
Q
dorsal column leminscal
A
discriminative (2 pt discrimination, stereognosis)
large rapid
skin, joints, muscle, mechano
projection: thalamus to sensory cortex