ILOs
Revision
- Outline the types of sensory inputs important in affecting movement
- Briefly describe the spinal column anatomy (vertebrae)
- Briefly describe the spinal cord anatomy
- Briefly outline the different tracts that ascend and descend the spinal cord
- Outline the features of the spinothalamic tract
- Describe the dermatome map and outline the different sensory roots it demonstrates
- Outline the features of the posterior columns
- Outline the features of the corticospinal tract
- Describe the homunculus and movement and their relationship with the corticospinal tract
- Diagram showing the different tracts and areas of the spinal cord
- Describe the blood supply of the spinal cord
Learning
- Outline the four most clinically relevant spinal reflexes
- Where are mechanoreceptors found?
- What is a muscle spindle and its roll in the reflex arc?
- Briefly outline the stretch reflex