Spinal tracts

Question 1

Function of Lateral spinothalamic tract

Answer 1

Pain and Temperature

sensory

Question 2

Function of Ventral spinothalamic tract

Answer 2

Pressure and crude touch

sensory

Question 3

Function of Dorsal column

Answer 3

Vibration, Proprioception, Two-point discrimination

Question 4

Function of Spinocerebellar tract

Answer 4

Proprioception in joints and muscles

sensory

Question 5

Function of Spinotectal tract

Answer 5

Tactile, painful and thermal stimuli

sensory

Question 6

Function of Spinoreticular tract

Answer 6

Integration of stimuli from joints and muscles into the reticular formation
(sensory)

Question 7

Function of Corticospinal tract

Answer 7

Voluntary, discrete, skilled motor activities

motor

Question 8

Function of Reticulospinal tract

Answer 8

Regulation to voluntary movements and reflexes

motor

Question 9

Function of Rubrospinal tract

Answer 9

Promotion of flexor and inhibition of extensor muscle activity
(motor)

Question 10

Function of Vestibulospinal tract

Answer 10

Inhibition of flexor and promotion of extensor muscle activity
(motor)

Question 11

Function of Tectospinal tract

Answer 11

Postural movements from visual stimuli

motor