Spinocerebellar tract
Spinocerebellar Tract
The Spinocerebellar Tract (pronunciation: spi-no-cer-e-bel-lar tract) is a part of the nervous system that is responsible for carrying proprioceptive information from the body to the cerebellum.
Etymology
The term "Spinocerebellar" is derived from the Latin words 'spina' meaning 'spine', 'cerebellum' meaning 'little brain', and 'tractus' meaning 'a course or path'. Thus, the term refers to the pathway that connects the spinal cord to the cerebellum.
Function
The Spinocerebellar Tract is divided into two main parts: the Anterior Spinocerebellar Tract and the Posterior Spinocerebellar Tract. Both tracts carry information about the position and movement of muscles and joints, which is essential for maintaining balance and coordinating movements.
Related Terms
- Proprioception: The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
- Cerebellum: The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.
- Anterior Spinocerebellar Tract: A nerve pathway in the body that carries proprioceptive information from the body to the cerebellum.
- Posterior Spinocerebellar Tract: Another nerve pathway that carries proprioceptive information from the body to the cerebellum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spinocerebellar tract
- Wikipedia's article - Spinocerebellar tract
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