10 Questions
Where do the fibers from the second spinocerebellar pathway end up in the spinal cord?
Lateral funiculus in a ventral position
Which spinocerebellar tract decussates twice before entering the cerebellum?
Ventral or anterior spinocerebellar tract
Where are the border cells found for the second spinocerebellar pathway?
Around the nucleus dorsalis
What is the distinct course of the second spinocerebellar pathway as compared to the first?
Fibers decussate at the midline
What happens to the ventral spinocerebellar tract after decussating twice?
It returns homolaterally
Where do the fibers of the dorsal spinocerebellar tract end up in the spinal cord?
Medial funiculus in a dorsal position
Where does the second spinocerebellar pathway enter the superior cerebellar peduncle?
Midbrain
Which side of the cerebellum receives sensory information from the left side of the body?
Right side
What is the function of proprioceptive information conveyed by these pathways?
Maintaining muscle tone and coordination
What happens to proprioceptive information once it enters the cerebellum?
It remains on the ipsilateral side
Explore the integration and processing of sensory information in the cerebellum and its efferent pathways. Understand the microscopical organization of the cerebellar hemispheres for complex information processing.
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