Neuro Tracts

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The dorsal column medial lemniscus carries what information?
Touch and vibration
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Signals from T6 or above travel through the DCML via what?
Lateral fasciculis cuneatus
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Decussation of the DCML occurs where?
The medulla
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The anterior spinothalamic tract transmits information about what?
Pressure
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The anterolateral system decussates where?
The substantia gelatinosa in the dorsal horn
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The cuneocerebellar tract is involved in what?
Muscle coordinaton
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Where does the corticospinal tract divide into the anterior and lateral tracts?
The medulla
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Where does the majority of the lateral corticospinal tract decussate?
Pyramids of lower medulla
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What is the function of the corticobulbar tract?
Somatic facial control
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What is the function of the vestibulospinal tract?
Control flexors of the arms and extensors of the legs
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What is the function of the reticulospinal tract?
Lateral reduces tone and medial increases it
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What is the function of the rubrospinal tract?
Fine control of hand movement
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What is the function of the tectospinal tract?
Coordinate head movement with visual stimuli
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Signals from T6 or above travel through the DCML via what?

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Lateral fasciculis cuneatus

Card 3

Front

Decussation of the DCML occurs where?

Back

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Card 4

Front

The anterior spinothalamic tract transmits information about what?

Back

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Card 5

Front

The anterolateral system decussates where?

Back

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