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anterior spinothalamic tract

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an·te·ri·or spi·no·tha·lam·ic tract

[TA]
the more anterior (or ventral) part of the composite bundle, the anterolateral system, formed by the anterior and lateral spinothalamic tracts. These specific fibers are involved in tactile sensation. See: spinothalamic tract.
See also: anterolateral system.
Synonym(s): tractus spinothalamicus anterior [TA], ventral spinothalamic tract
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