Spinothalamic tracts

Changed by Craig Hacking, 15 Nov 2016

Updates to Article Attributes

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The spinothalamic tracts are ascending pathways primarily concerned with sensory function. They are responsible for transmitting pain, temperature, coarse (non-discriminative) touch and pressure sensations.

The spinothalamic tracts can be separated into lateral and anterior tracts.

  • -<p>The <strong>spinothalamic tracts </strong>are ascending pathways primarily concerned with sensory function. They are responsible for transmitting pain, temperature, coarse (non-discriminative) touch and pressure sensations.</p><p>The spinothalamic tracts can be separated into <a title="Lateral spinothalamic tract" href="/articles/lateral-spinothalamic-tract">lateral</a> and <a href="/articles/anterior-corticospinal-tract">anterior</a> tracts.</p>
  • +<p>The <strong>spinothalamic tracts </strong>are ascending pathways primarily concerned with sensory function. They are responsible for transmitting pain, temperature, coarse (non-discriminative) touch and pressure sensations.</p><p>The spinothalamic tracts can be separated into <a href="/articles/lateral-spinothalamic-tract">lateral</a> and <a href="/articles/anterior-corticospinal-tract">anterior</a> tracts.</p>

Sections changed:

  • Anatomy

Systems changed:

  • Central Nervous System
  • Spine

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