5 Questions
Where does the tectospinal tract originate?
Superior colliculus
What type of input does the superior colliculus receive?
Visual, auditory, and somatosensory input
What is the function of the tectospinal tract?
Controlling muscles of the neck, upper trunk, and shoulders
What would activation of the colliculus by an image of a runner sprinting cause?
Orienting response directing the head and eyes
Where do the axons of the tectospinal tract project after leaving the colliculus?
Cervical region of the spinal cord
Test your knowledge of the tectospinal tract with this quiz. Learn about its origins in the superior colliculus and its connections with the retina, visual cortex, and somatosensory and auditory pathways.
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