Sensory Mechanisms of the Spinal Cord

Download or read book Sensory Mechanisms of the Spinal Cord written by William D. Willis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1991-07-31 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph thoroughly examines the latest theory and research concerning spinal cord mechanisms of sensory processing. The book begins with a historical review of the organization of the peripheral nervous system is outlined in terms of sensory receptors and primary afferent axons. The authors examine the dorsal horn and the structure and function of dorsal horn internurons, and neurophysiological evidence concerning the location of sensory pathways in the spinal cord white matter. After te dorsal column, dorshlateral fasciculus, and the ventral quadrant are covered, the final chapter summarizes knowledge on receptors and spinal cord pathways of various sensations, including touch-pressure, flutter-vibration, pain, temperature, position sense, visceral sensation, and descending control systems.