Somatosensory and Motor Function Flashcards
1
Q
Nociception
A
the perception of pain, temperature and itch
slow receptors
2
Q
Hapsis
A
enable fine touch and pressure
3
Q
Proprioception
A
the perception of body location and movement
rapid receptors
4
Q
Prefrontal Cortex
A
plans for movements
5
Q
Premotor Cortex
A
Organizes sequences of movements
6
Q
Primary Motor Cortex
A
Executes actions
7
Q
Corticospinal tract
A
Voluntary movement
8
Q
Tectospinal tract
A
reflex to visual stimulation
9
Q
Reticulospinal tract
A
Voluntary movement, posture, tone, and balance
10
Q
Vestibulospinal tract
A
Posture and head motion
