dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway

DCML

A sensory tract originating in the spinal cord responsible for transmitting fine touch, vibration and conscious proprioceptive information from the body to the cerebral cortex. The components include the fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus.

Type Organ
Parent Structure neuron projection bundle
Latin Name DCML

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway?
A sensory tract originating in the spinal cord responsible for transmitting fine touch, vibration and conscious proprioceptive information from the body to the cerebral cortex. The components include the fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus.
What is the Latin name for the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway?
The Latin name for the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway is DCML.

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