The Sense of Proprioception Passes Along the ________ Pathway

Question

The sense of proprioception passes along the ________ pathway.
A) rubriocerebellar
B) corticospinal
C) spinocerebellar
D) decussation pathways
E) ganglion

Accepted Answer

The sense of proprioception (the sense of the relative position of body parts and the strength of effort being employed in movement) is relayed by the spinocerebellar pathway, which carries information from the muscles and joints to the cerebellum. This pathway does not cross over (decussate) to the opposite side of the body, so it is capable of providing accurate information about the position of both sides of the body. The other pathways listed, such as the corticospinal and rubriocerebellar pathways, are involved in motor function rather than proprioception.