Sensory Pathways in the Cerebellum

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Where do the fibers from the second spinocerebellar pathway end up in the spinal cord?

  • Medial funiculus in a dorsal position
  • Anterior funiculus in a lateral position
  • Posterior funiculus in a ventral position
  • Lateral funiculus in a ventral position (correct)

Which spinocerebellar tract decussates twice before entering the cerebellum?

  • Ventral or anterior spinocerebellar tract (correct)
  • Dorsal or posterior spinocerebellar tract
  • Medial spinocerebellar tract
  • Lateral spinocerebellar tract

Where are the border cells found for the second spinocerebellar pathway?

  • In the lateral funiculus
  • Within the medulla oblongata
  • Around the nucleus dorsalis (correct)
  • In the anterior funiculus

What is the distinct course of the second spinocerebellar pathway as compared to the first?

<p>Fibers decussate at the midline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the ventral spinocerebellar tract after decussating twice?

<p>It returns homolaterally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the fibers of the dorsal spinocerebellar tract end up in the spinal cord?

<p>Medial funiculus in a dorsal position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the second spinocerebellar pathway enter the superior cerebellar peduncle?

<p>Midbrain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side of the cerebellum receives sensory information from the left side of the body?

<p>Right side (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of proprioceptive information conveyed by these pathways?

<p>Maintaining muscle tone and coordination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to proprioceptive information once it enters the cerebellum?

<p>It remains on the ipsilateral side (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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