Tectospinal Tract
Original Editor - Your name will be added here if you created the original content for this page.
Top Contributors - Kate Sampson, Lucinda hampton, WikiSysop and Kim Jackson
Description[edit | edit source]
The origin of the Tectospinal tract is in the superior colliculus of the midbrain. As this area recieves information regarding visual input, this tract is primarily responsible for mediating reflex responses to visual stimuli. [1]
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Origin[edit | edit source]
- Superior colliculus of the midbrain.[1]
Course / Path[edit | edit source]
- Passes ventromedially around the periaqueductal grey matter. [1]
- Terminates in the cervical segments [1]
Function[edit | edit source]
[edit | edit source]
Pathology[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
Extension:RSS -- Error: Not a valid URL: Feed goes here!!|charset=UTF-8|short|max=10
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
References will automatically be added here, see adding references tutorial.
.
