The Medial Pathway That Controls Involuntary Movements of Head, Neck

question 48

Multiple Choice

The medial pathway that controls involuntary movements of head, neck, and arm position in response to sudden visual and auditory stimuli is the ________ tract.

• A) lateral corticospinal
• B) tectospinal
• C) rubrospinal
• D) reticulospinal
• E) vestibulospinal

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Definitions:

Spinal Column

The structure consisting of vertebrae protecting the spinal cord and supporting the body; also known as the vertebral column.

Skull

The bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates, housing and protecting the brain.

Rib Cage

The structure of ribs encasing the chest, protecting vital organs like the heart and lungs, and aiding in respiration.

Type Of Fracture

The classification of bone breaks based on their characteristics, such as location, pattern, and extent of the break.