spinal trigeminal tract

descending root of V

Brainstem tract formed by the central processes of first-order, trigeminal ganglion neurons that extends from the caudal medulla to the midpons. This tract conveys nociceptive and thermal information from the face to second-order neurons in the spinal nucleus of the trigeminal complex.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure tract of brain
Latin Name descending root of V
FMA ID 75700

Sub-structures

spinal trigeminal tract of medulla Organ spinal trigeminal tract of pons Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the spinal trigeminal tract?
Brainstem tract formed by the central processes of first-order, trigeminal ganglion neurons that extends from the caudal medulla to the midpons. This tract conveys nociceptive and thermal information from the face to second-order neurons in the spinal nucleus of the trigeminal complex.
What body system is the spinal trigeminal tract part of?
The spinal trigeminal tract is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the spinal trigeminal tract?
The Latin name for the spinal trigeminal tract is descending root of V.

Related Structures

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