Spinal Tracts Flashcards

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DCP

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sensory functions: 2 point discrimination, vibration and Proprioception

Laterality: Contralateral from the brain level.

Pathway: Nucleus cuneatus in medulla—> VPL in thalamus—> area 312 of the cortex

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STT

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sensory function: Pain, Temperature, light touch.

Laterality: contralateral beginning from the spinal cord

Pathway: Nucleus Propius in spinal cord—> VPL in thalamus—> area 312 of cortex

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Sensory receptors for DCP

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2 pt discrimination: Meinser’s Corpsuscle

Vibration: Pacinian (onion) Corpuscle

Proprioception: Joint nerve endings (joint capsules)

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