Anatomy

Spinothalamic Tracts

A bundle of NERVE FIBERS connecting each posterior horn of the spinal cord to the opposite side of the THALAMUS, carrying information about pain, temperature, and touch. It is one of two major routes by which afferent spinal NERVE FIBERS carrying sensations of somaesthesis are transmitted to the THALAMUS.

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Abstract

A bundle of NERVE FIBERS connecting each posterior horn of the spinal cord to the opposite side of the THALAMUS, carrying information about pain, temperature, and touch. It is one of two major routes by which afferent spinal NERVE FIBERS carrying sensations of somaesthesis are transmitted to the THALAMUS.

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  • Spinothalamic Tract
  • Tract, Spinothalamic
  • Tracts, Spinothalamic

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22 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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  • Spinal Cord (1966-1970)
  • Thalamus (1966-1970)

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  1. A08w.186w.854w.761w
  2. A08w.612w.220.735w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Spinothalamic Tracts. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013133. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013133
  2. Spinothalamic Tracts. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinothalamic_tract
  3. Spinothalamic Tracts. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2700458