Anatomy

Pain Pathways Question 1. Describe origin, course and function of corticospinal. (or) Functions of pyramidal tract. Answer: Pyramidal tract is also called corticospinal tract. Corticospinal Functions: 1. The pyramidal tracts are concerned with voluntary movement of the body. Lateral corticospinal tract. Convey motor impulses to control voluntary movements … [Read more...] about Pain Pathways

Difference Between Upper And Lower Motor Neurons Question 1. State the difference between upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron lesions. Answer: Question 2. Functional unit of nervous system. Answer: Neuron: The neuron is made up of. 1. Nerve cell body/soma: It is irregular in shape. It constitutes of Cytoplasm called neuroplasm. It … [Read more...] about Difference Between Upper And Lower Motor Neurons

Descending Tracts Of The Spinal Cord Question 1. Mention the names of the ascending tracts. Name the sensations carried by them and where will they terminate. Answer: Question 2. Name the descending tracts of the spinal cord. Trace the course of corticospinal tract. Answer: Descending tracts of the spinal cord: 1. Pyramidal tracts: Anterior corticospinal … [Read more...] about Descending Tracts Of The Spinal Cord

Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle: Anatomy And Tracts Explained Question 1. Name any four tracts passing through inferior cerebellar peduncle Answer: Afferent Tracts: Posterior spinocerebellar Cuneocerebellar Olivo cerebellar Parolivo cerebellar Reticulo cerebellar Anterior external arcuate fibres Striae medullares Trigemino cerebellar Efferent … [Read more...] about Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle: Anatomy And Tracts Explained

Cerebellum Cerebellum. (or) What are functional divisions of cerebellum? Give the functions of each division. Answer: Cerebellum lies dorsal to the brain stem. On either side it is connected to brain stem by. Inferior cerebellar peduncle to the medulla. Middle cerebellar peduncle to the pons and. Superior cerebellar peduncle to the … [Read more...] about Cerebellum