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Spinothalamic tract

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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The lateral spinothalamic tract carries the sensations of:

  • pain
  • temperature

The anterior spinothalamic tract carries the remainder of the touch fibres not carried by the posterior columns.


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