Somatosensory System Anatomy Write a short note on the lateral spinothalamic tract. Answer. Somatosensory System is a part of the spinothalamo-cortical pathway. It carries pain and temperature sensations from the opposite side of the body to the brain. First-order neurons are found in the dorsal root ganglia. Their central processes (axons) enter the spinal cord … [Read more...] about Somatosensory System Anatomy
Dorsal Column Medial Lemniscal Pathway
Dorsal Column Medial Lemniscal Pathway Write a short note on the dorsal column–medial lemniscal pathway. Answer. The dorsal column–medial lemniscal pathway carries proprioceptive sensations (e.g. muscle and joint sense, fine touch, vibration sensations) from the opposite side of the body. "Importance Of The Dcml Pathway In Sensory Processing" First-order neurons are … [Read more...] about Dorsal Column Medial Lemniscal Pathway
Anatomy Of Tympanic Membrane
Anatomy Of Tympanic Membrane Write a short note on the tympanic membrane. Answer. Tympanic Membrane Introduction The tympanic membrane or eardrum is a semitransparent oval membrane, which separates the external acoustic meatus from the middle ear cavity. Its diameter measures about 9 × 10 mm and is placed obliquely at an angle of 55° with the floor of the external … [Read more...] about Anatomy Of Tympanic Membrane
Pyramidal And Extrapyramidal Tracts
Pyramidal And Extrapyramidal Tracts Describe the corticospinal (pyramidal) tract in brief and discuss its applied anatomy. Answer. The pyramidal tract is a motor tract consisting of both corticospinal and corticonuclear tracts. However, conventionally it refers to only the corticospinal tract. "Understanding The Role Of Pyramidal Tracts In Voluntary … [Read more...] about Pyramidal And Extrapyramidal Tracts
Triangles Of The Neck: Anatomy, Borders And Contents
Triangles Of The Neck: Anatomy, Borders And Contents Question 1. Describe the boundaries and contents of the Muscular Triangle Answer. Muscular Triangle Boundaries Muscular Triangle Anteriorly: The anterior median line of the neck. Muscular Triangle Posterosuperiorly: Superior belly of omohyoid. Muscular Triangle Posteroinferiorly: Anterior border of the … [Read more...] about Triangles Of The Neck: Anatomy, Borders And Contents