Spinal Tracts

Question 1

Which foramen does the spinal cord pass through?

Answer 1

Foramen Magnum

Question 2

Where does the spinal cord end?

Answer 2

L1

Question 3

Function of the lateral spinothalamic tract

Answer 3

Pain and Temp

Question 4

Function of the ventral spinothalamic tract

Answer 4

Pressure

Crude touch

Question 5

Function of the Dorsal column

Answer 5

Vibration
Proprioception
2 point discrimination

Question 6

Function of the spinocerebellar

Answer 6

Proprioception in joints muscles

Question 7

Function of the Cuneocerebellar

Answer 7

Proprioception in joints and muscles

Question 8

Function of the Spinotectal

Answer 8

Tactile
Painful
Thermal stimuli

Question 9

Function of the spinoreticular tract

Answer 9

Integration of stimuli form joints and muscles into the reticular formation

Question 10

function of the corticospinal tract

Answer 10

voluntary, discrete, skilled motor activities

Question 11

function of the reticulospinal tract

Answer 11

regulation of voluntary movements and reflexes

Question 12

function of rubrospinal tract

Answer 12

promotion of flexor and inhibition of extensor muscle activity

Question 13

function of vestibulospinal tract

Answer 13

inhibition of flexor and promotion of extensor muscle activity

Question 14

function of tectospinal tract

Answer 14

postural movements from visual stimuli