Spinothalamic tract

Tractus spinothalamicus

Definition

Juliette Garnodier

The spinothalamic tract is a tract that projects to the mesencephalic reticular formation, contributing to the cortical arousal system.

References

  • Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s anatomy of the dog, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, 2012.