Nerve Tract (Noun)
Meaning
A bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The corticospinal nerve tract originates in the cerebral cortex and extends down to the spinal cord, controlling voluntary motor movements.
- Microscopic examination of the brain revealed a significant amount of damage to the auditory nerve tract, leading to irreversible hearing loss.
- Researchers used neuroimaging techniques to identify and study the complex pathways of the visual nerve tract in the human brain.
- Stimulation of the nerve tract that controls movement can result in temporary relief from severe paralysis in some patients.
- The study's findings shed new light on the intricate connections of the trigeminal nerve tract and its role in processing facial sensations.