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Sensory decussation
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The decussation of the sensory fibers of the fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus is situated above that of the motor fibers, and is named the decussation of the lemniscus or sensory decussation.
Additional images
Additional images
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Deep dissection of brain-stem. Ventral view. -
Superior terminations of the posterior fasciculi of the medulla spinalis. -
Transverse section passing through the sensory decussation.
External links
External links
- Image at umd.edu
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