Tract Functions Flashcards
1
Q
corticospinal
A
fine, precise hand movements, motor recruit to increase force, inhibits postural reflexes
2
Q
corticobulbar
A
control of face m (chew, swallow, speech)
3
Q
rubrospinal
A
UE flexors
4
Q
lateral vestibulospinal
A
extend against gravity, posture
5
Q
medial vestibulospinal
A
coordination of head movements
6
Q
pontine reticulospinal
A
postural reflexes
7
Q
medullary reticulospinal
A
inhibition of spinal segmental reflexes
8
Q
tectospinal
A
neck m, coordination of head w eye movements
