(a) In the spinothalamic pathway, where are the cell bodies of the first-order neurons located? Of the third-order neurons? (b) Trace the descending pathway that is concerned with skilled voluntary movements.

(a) In the spinothalamic pathway, where are the cell bodies of the first-order neurons located? Of the third-order neurons? (b) Trace the descending pathway that is concerned with skilled voluntary movements.

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

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