TSM 1.2 Flashcards
1
Q
which two pathways does the spinothalamic tract consist of?
A
- anterior
- lateral
2
Q
what is the spinothalamic tract for?
A
- pain and temperature
3
Q
does the spinothalamic crossover? if it does, where does it crossover?
A
- spinal cord
4
Q
what is the dorsal column for?
A
- fine touch and proprioception
5
Q
what does the dorsal column comprised of?
A
- fasiculus gracilis
- fasiculus cuneates
6
Q
which limb is fasiculus cuneates for?
A
upper limb
7
Q
where does fasiculus cuneates enter the spinal cord?
A
- upper thoracic
- cervical dorsal roots
8
Q
which limb is fasciulus gracilis for?
A
lower limb
9
Q
where does fasiculus gracilis enter the spinal cord?
A
- sacral
- lumbar
- lower thoracic
10
Q
where does the dorsal colum cross over?
A
medulla
11
Q
what is the corticospinal tract for?
A
- control of voluntary, discrete, skilled movement
12
Q
where does the corticospinal tract innervate?
A
contralateral side of the body
13
Q
when does the corticospinal tract cross over?
A
- near to their termination of neuron
