Cervical spinal cord

The spinal cord originates from the medulla oblongota and continues caudally through the vertebral foramina until it terminates in the lumbar area. The spinal cord possesses three main tracts: the posterior columns, corticospinal tract, and the spinothalamic tract. The posterior columns carry fine touch, vibration sense, proprioception, and pressure from the ipsilateral side. The corticospinal tract carries motor fibers to the ipsilateral side of the body. The spinothalamic tract carries pain and temperature fibers from the contralateral side of the body.