Reticulospinal Tract

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Description[edit | edit source]

The Reticulospinal tract is responsible primarily for locomotion and postural control. The Reticulospinal tract is comprised of the medial (pontine) tract and the lateral (medullary) tract. [1]

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

Origin[edit | edit source]

- Reticular formation in the pontine (Medial Reticulospinal tract) and medulla (Lateral Reticulospinal tract) [2]

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Course / Path[edit | edit source]

Medial Reticulospinal Tract

- Descend ipsilaterally

Lateral Reticulospinal tracts

- Descend bilaterally


Function[edit | edit source]

- Control activity of both alpha and gamma motor neurones. [2]

- Mediate pressor and depressor effects on the circulatory system. [2]

- Help to control breathing [2]

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References[edit | edit source]

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  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Fitzgerald
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Crossman AR, Neary D. Neuroanatomy. An Illustrated colour text. Third Edition. Philadelphia: Churchil Livingstone, 2005
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