Afferent (sensory) Pathways: Flashcards
1
Q
What are all the Afferent Pathways?
A
Spinothalamic Tracts Dorsal Columns (Cuneatus/Gracilis) Anterior Spinocerebellar Tracts Posterior Spinocerebellar tracts Rostral spinocerebellar tracts Cuneocerebellar tracts Trigeminal(spinal tract of 5)
2
Q
What does the Spinothalamic tract convey ?
A
Pain and temperature from the body
Non-discriminative touch and pressure
3
Q
Where is the first second and third order neurons of the Spinothalamic tract?
A
First = Dorsal root Ganglion
Second: Posterior horn
Third: Thalamus
