Nerves · Nervous System · Medium
Tract
Meaning: A bundle of nerve fibres within the central nervous system connecting specific brain regions.
In practice: The corticospinal tract carries motor signals from the brain to the spinal cord.
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Which word means: Medial and lateral plantar nerves supplying the sole of the foot and toes.
Answer: Plantar
Which word means: The mildest nerve injury, with temporary conduction block but an intact axon.
Answer: Neurapraxia
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