anterior spinothalamic tract
Definition: 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
Synonym(s): tractus spinothalamicus anteriorTA, ventral spinothalamic tract
See Also: anterolateral system
Search Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
