White matter

The video tutorial explores the anatomy and function of the spinal cord, focusing on its control mechanisms, gross anatomy, and cross-sectional features. It delves into the white matter tracts, distinguishing between ascending and descending pathways, and their roles in sensory and motor functions. The tutorial concludes with clinical notes on spinal cord injuries and reflex tests.

What is the role of the brain in controlling the body?

Describe the structure and function of white matter tracks in the spinal cord.

What happens if a string-like structure in the spinal cord is damaged?

Explain the difference between ascending and descending tracks in the spinal cord.

What is the significance of the corticospinal tract?

Describe the pathway of the rubrospinal tract.

What is the function of the vestibulospinal tracts?

How do the first order neurons in the sensory pathway differ from those in the spinothalamic tracts?

How do the anterior and lateral spinothalamic tracts differ in function?

What are the clinical indicators of damage to the corticospinal tracts?