Meaning & use
Lemniscus
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A ribbon-like bundle of nerve fibers in the brainstem that carries sensory information, such as touch and body position, to the brain.
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The medial lemniscus transmits signals related to fine touch and limb position to the thalamus.
Damage to the lemniscus pathway can impair a patient's sense of limb position.
A note on using this word
The word comes from the Greek "lemniskos," meaning a ribbon or fillet, reflecting the tract's flattened, band-like shape.
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