Table I: Spinal Cord Tracts

Question 1

fasiculus gracilis

Answer 1

funiculus: dorsal
sensory
function: conscious proprioception, touch, nociception

Question 2

fasiculus cuneatus

Answer 2

funiculus: dorsal
sensory
function: conscious proprioception, touch, nociception

Question 3

dorsal spinocerebellar tract

Answer 3

funciculus: lateral
sensory
function: subconscious proprioception

Question 4

ventral spinocerebellar tract

Answer 4

funiculus: lateral
sensory
function: subconscious proprioception

Question 5

spinothalamic tract

Answer 5

funiculus: lateral
sensory
function: nociception, touch

Question 6

lateral corticospinal tract

Answer 6

funiculus: lateral
motor
function: distal limb musculature, flexors

Question 7

rubrospinal tract

Answer 7

funiculus: lateral
motor
function: flexors of the body and limbs, gait

Question 8

ventral extensor group, vestibulospinal tracts and medullary reticulospinal tract

Answer 8

funiculus: ventral, VL
motor
function: antigravity muscles, posture, gait