Tectospinal Fibers (also known as Fibers, Tectospinal, Fiber, Tectospinal): A neural tract which connects the TECTUM MESENCEPHALI and the SPINAL CORD and is involved in head and eye movement coordination.

NIH MeSH · D065844Anatomy

Tectospinal Fibers

Also known asFibers, Tectospinal · Fiber, Tectospinal · Tectospinal Fiber · Predorsal Bundle · Bundle, Predorsal · Bundles, Predorsal · Predorsal Bundles

Definition

A neural tract which connects the TECTUM MESENCEPHALI and the SPINAL CORD and is involved in head and eye movement coordination.

MeSH classification

  • A08.186.211.132.810.753

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Common questions about Tectospinal Fibers

What does Tectospinal Fibers mean in medicine?
A neural tract which connects the TECTUM MESENCEPHALI and the SPINAL CORD and is involved in head and eye movement coordination. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Tectospinal Fibers known by any other names?
Yes. Tectospinal Fibers is also referred to as Fibers, Tectospinal, Fiber, Tectospinal, Tectospinal Fiber, Predorsal Bundle in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Tectospinal Fibers sit in the medical classification?
Tectospinal Fibers falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.132.810.753). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D065844) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗