Fasciculus cerebrospinalis lateralis
Fasciculus cerebrospinalis lateralis[edit | edit source]
The Fasciculus cerebrospinalis lateralis is a white matter tract in the human brain that plays a crucial role in the transmission of sensory information. It is also known as the lateral spinothalamic tract.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The fasciculus cerebrospinalis lateralis is located in the spinal cord and extends from the dorsal horn to the thalamus in the brain. It is composed of axons that originate from the dorsal root ganglia and ascend towards the brain.
Function[edit | edit source]
The main function of the fasciculus cerebrospinalis lateralis is to transmit pain and temperature sensations from the body to the brain. It carries sensory information related to the perception of pain, temperature, and crude touch.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Injuries or lesions affecting the fasciculus cerebrospinalis lateralis can result in sensory deficits, such as loss of pain and temperature sensation on the contralateral side of the body. This can be observed in conditions like spinal cord injuries or certain neurological disorders.
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