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What are Spinal Tracts?   vertical bundles (fasciculi) of Functionally Similar Nerves in WHITE matter  
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What are Ascending Tracts?   SENSORY pathways to various centers in the brain  
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Name the Ascending Tract(s) located Dorsally.   Fasciculus Gracilis, Fasciculus Cuneatus, Spinocerebellar  
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At which point do Dorsal Ascending tracts "crossover"?   at the Medulla  
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What is Decussation?   the point at which tracts crossover  
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What is the Fasciculus Gracilis responsible for?   Light Touch + Muscle Position Sense in LOWER body  
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What does the Fasciculus Cuneatus control?   Light Touch + Muscle Position Sense in UPPER body  
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What is the Spinocerebellar spinal tract responsible for?   Subconscious Muscles Sense to the Cerebellum --> Posture Control  
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Damage to a RIGHT Dorsal Ascending tract would result in what and why?   SENSORY loss to the RIGHT side of the body - crossover at the Medulla  
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Which Ascending tract(s) crossover at the level of ENTRY?   Lateral and Anterior  
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The Lateral Ascending Spinothalamic spinal tract is responsible for which Sensations?   Pain and Temperature  
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The Anterior Ascending Spinothalamic spinal tract is responsible for which Sensations?   CRUDE Touch and Pressure  
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Damage to the RIGHT Lateral or Anterior Ascending spinal tract would result in what and why?   SENSORY loss on the LEFT side of the body - Crossover at level of ENTRY  
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How many categories of Ascending tracts are there?   3 - Dorsal, Lateral, Anterior  
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What are Descending Spinal Tracts?   MOTOR pathways FROM the Cerebral Cortex and/or Cerebellum  
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What are the types of Descending tracts?   Pyramidal (crossover AT Medulla forming Pyramids) and Extrapyramidal (crossover ABOVE Medulla)  
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Name a Pyramidal Descending spinal tract and its function.   Corticospinal - FINE voluntary movement  
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What does the Extrapyramidal Spinal Tract control?   INVOLUNTARY influence on Coordination and Balance  
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