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= | The origin of the Tectospinal tract is in the superior colliculus of the midbrain. As this area recieves information regarding visual input, this tract is primarily responsible for mediating reflex responses to visual stimuli. <ref name="Crossman">Crossman AR, Neary D. Neuroanatomy: An Illustrated Colour Text. Third Edition. London: Elsevier, 2004</ref> | ||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
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= | - Superior colliculus of the midbrain.<ref name="Crossman" /> | ||
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= | - Passes ventromedially around the periaqueductal grey matter. <ref name="Crossman" /> | ||
= | - Terminates in the cervical segments <ref name="Crossman" /> | ||
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== Pathology == | == Pathology == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The origin of the Tectospinal tract is in the superior colliculus of the midbrain. As this area recieves information regarding visual input, this tract is primarily responsible for mediating reflex responses to visual stimuli. [1]
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Origin[edit | edit source]
- Superior colliculus of the midbrain.[1]
Course / Path[edit | edit source]
- Passes ventromedially around the periaqueductal grey matter. [1]
- Terminates in the cervical segments [1]
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Pathology[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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