tractus tectospinalis

GPTKB entity

Statements (15)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neural tract
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs tectospinal tract
gptkbp:contains axons of neurons from superior colliculus
gptkbp:crosses dorsal tegmental decussation
gptkbp:endDate cervical spinal cord
gptkbp:foundIn vertebrates
gptkbp:function mediates reflex postural movements of the head in response to visual and auditory stimuli
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tractus tectospinalis
gptkbp:location gptkb:spinal_cord
midbrain
gptkbp:notableProject contralateral side of spinal cord
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:superior_colliculus
gptkbp:partOf central nervous system
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tract_(biology)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8