Neural Pathways and Tracts — Flashcards

Major relay of the second order neuron of the _____-spinothalamic pain pathway is thalamus

The _____-order neuron of the spinothalamic tract ascends contra-laterally in the spinal cord

The 1st-order neuron of the dorsal column-medial lemniscal tract synapses with a(n) _____-lateral nucleus cuneatus or nucleus gracilis

Syringomyelia results in damage to the _____ tract 2nd-order neurons crossing in the anterior white commissure

There are _____ pairs of spinal nerves.

All ascending tracts of the spinal cord decussate except _____ and rostral spinocerebellar tracts

Rules of 4: There are four _____ structures that start with 'M'1. Motor pathway (corticospinal tract)2. Medial lemniscus 3. Medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF) 4. Motor nuclei/nerves (CN III, IV, VI, XII)

ID Tract: _____

ID Structure: _____

ID Structure: _____