Tag: spinothalamic tract

May 2, 2026 / Mohammed looti

NOCICEPTIVE REFLEX

Nociceptive Reflex: Neurophysiological Mechanisms and Clinical Implications Kieran A. Smith1*, Maria C. Corrêa2 and David E. Wigmore3 1Department of Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK 2Department of Neuroscience, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil 3Department of Neurology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK Abstract Nociceptive reflexes are protective responses to potentially tissue damaging stimuli. They […]

March 31, 2026 / Mohammed looti

ANTEROLATERAL SYSTEM

Introduction The anterolateral system (ALS) is a complex neural network that is responsible for the processing of sensory and motor information. It is composed of the spinothalamic tract, the dorsal column medial lemniscus tract, and the anterolateral pathways. The ALS has been extensively studied and is of great clinical significance. This article provides an overview […]