Spinothalamic Tract
The spinothalamic tract (AKA anterolateral tract )transmits sensation from the skin to the thalamus. It consists of two pathways: anterior and lateral. The anterior spinothalamic tract transmits information about crude touch sensation. The lateral spinothalamic tract transmits pain and temperature sensation
The image below shows the various tracts of the spinal cord. The spinothalamic tracts can be seen labelled at the bottom right of the diagram
The image below shows the various tracts of the spinal cord. The spinothalamic tracts can be seen labelled at the bottom right of the diagram
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