Chapter 13.1, Problem 15AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Decussations and its implications in relation to motor control and sensation of the lower body; and in the stroke effect.

Introduction:

The spinal cord is a collection of nerve tissue that arises from the brain stem. It is a site that contains many motor neurons, interneurons, and complex neural circuits. The spinal cord tracts are stimulatory nerve pathways that pass the information through action potentials. The spinal tracts are important to diagnose and manage the spinal cord damages or injuries.