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Posture and Balance (Pathways (Tectospinal (From sup. colliculus, Moves…
Posture and Balance
Pathways
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Somatotropic arrangement- Proximal + axial muscles medial, distal lateral of spinal cord
Vestibulospinal Pathways
Upright posture, head balanced
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Transection
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Disinhibition of brainstem nuceli (lateral vestibular + reticular) are normally under tonic inhibitory control by cerebral/ellar inputs
Pontine pathway
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Anti-gravity reflexes, extensors of lower limb.
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Medullary
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Arise from reticular formation, input from cerebellum and cortex
Posture: 'Relative position of various parts of body with respect to each other, environment and gravity. Requires high extensor tone.