Nerve tract
Nerve Tract
A nerve tract (pronunciation: /nɜːrv trækt/), also known as a neural pathway or neural tract, is a series of interconnected neurons that are responsible for transmitting electrical impulses and information from one part of the nervous system to another.
Etymology
The term "nerve tract" is derived from the Latin words "nervus" meaning "nerve" and "tractus" meaning "drawn out".
Function
Nerve tracts are essential for the communication between different regions of the brain, as well as between the brain and the rest of the body. They are involved in a wide range of functions, including sensory perception, motor control, and cognitive processes.
Types of Nerve Tracts
There are several types of nerve tracts, each with its own specific function and location within the nervous system. These include:
- Sensory tracts: These tracts carry sensory information from the body to the brain.
- Motor tracts: These tracts transmit signals from the brain to the muscles, controlling movement.
- Association tracts: These tracts connect different regions within the same hemisphere of the brain.
- Commissural tracts: These tracts connect the two hemispheres of the brain.
- Projection tracts: These tracts connect the brain to the spinal cord.
Related Terms
- Neuron
- Nervous system
- Brain
- Spinal cord
- Sensory tracts
- Motor tracts
- Association tracts
- Commissural tracts
- Projection tracts
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nerve tract
- Wikipedia's article - Nerve tract
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