Dissecting the White Matter Tracts:
Interactive Diffusion Tensor Imaging Teaching Atlas
T Hutchins, HC Herrod, E Quigley, J Anderson, K Salzman
University of Utah Department of Neuroradiology
Tutorial
Introduction
Major White Matter Tracts
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Brain Stem
Superior cerebellar peduncle
Middle cerebellar peduncle
Inferior cerebellar peduncle
Corticospinal tract
Medial lemniscus
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Projection Fibers
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Association Fibers
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Commissural Fibers
DTI Atlas
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Axial
Brain Stem
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Composed of medulla, pons, midbrain,
extending from pyramidal decussation to
posterior commissure
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Includes:
conduit/relay station for all descending or
ascending pathways from brain to spinal cord,
cranial nerve nuclei,
cerebellar peduncles