SPINAL TRACTS Flashcards
1
Q
Corticospinal Tract decussates at?
A
Pyramids of the Medulla
2
Q
Corticospinal Tract function
A
Voluntary motor control; distal skilled movements
3
Q
Spinothalamic tract decussates at
A
The level of the spinal cord
4
Q
Lateral Spinothalamic tract function
A
Pain and Temperature
5
Q
Anterior Spinothalamic tract function
A
Crude touch and Pressure
6
Q
Reticulospinal tract function
A
facilitate or inhibit voluntary movement or reflex activity
7
Q
Where does the spinal cord terminate
A
L1-L2
8
Q
Tectospinal tract function
A
reflex postural movements
9
Q
Rubrospinal tract
A
facilitates the activity of flexor muscles and inhibits the activity of extensor or antigravity muscles
10
Q
Vestibulospinal tract
A
concerned with the postural activity associated with balance
