Spinal Pathways-Corticospinal Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the CS pathway travel?
A
From the cerebral cortex, through the spinal cord, to the muscle
2
Q
Where do motor signals get sent from the brain?
A
Primary motor cortex (precentral gyrus)
3
Q
What takes information to the limbs?
A
Lateral tract
4
Q
What takes information to the trunk?
A
Anterior tract
5
Q
Does this pathway need to go to the thalamus?
A
No, its not sensory
6
Q
Where does the CS decussate?
A
The medulla oblongata
