Reticulospinal Tract
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Description[edit | edit source]
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Origin[edit | edit source]
- Reticular formation in the pontine (Medial Reticulospinal tract) and medulla (Lateral Reticulospinal tract) [1]
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Course / Path[edit | edit source]
Medial Reticulospinal Tract
- Descend ipsilaterally
Lateral Reticulospinal tracts
- Descend bilaterally
Function[edit | edit source]
- Control activity of both alpha and gamma motor neurones. [1]
- Mediate pressor and depressor effects on the circulatory system. [1]
- Help to control breathing [1]
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