Spinothalamic Tract
The Spinothalamic Tract is a major neural pathway in the central nervous system that transmits sensory information related to pain, temperature, and crude touch. It originates in the spinal cord and ascends to the thalamus in the brain, where sensory signals are processed before being relayed to the cerebral cortex for interpretation.
This tract is divided into two main components: the lateral spinothalamic tract, which carries pain and temperature sensations, and the anterior spinothalamic tract, which transmits crude touch and pressure sensations. Understanding the Spinothalamic Tract is crucial for diagnosing and treating sensory disorders.