Which Pathway Provides Subconscious, Involuntary Control of Muscle Tone and Movements

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which pathway provides subconscious, involuntary control of muscle tone and movements of the neck, trunk, and limbs?

• A) spinothalamic
• B) spinocerebellar
• C) homuncular
• D) medial pathway
• E) posterior column

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Definitions:

Vestibular Sense

Refers to the sense of balance and spatial orientation that helps coordinate movement with balance.

Kinesthesia

The ability to sense the position and movement of one's body parts.

Dissociation

A mental process of disconnecting from one's thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, often as a response to traumatic events.

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are key components of the vestibular system, helping to maintain balance and spatial orientation.