Temporopontine Tract

The temporomorebral tract is a neural tract that connects the temporal lobe to the pons and cerebellum. It consists of two parts: the anterior part, which begins in the temporal lobe and passes through the temporomandibular joint, and the posterior part, which begins in the pontine nucleus and passes through the midline to the other side of the body.

The temporo- cerebral tract is responsible for the perception and processing of auditory information, as well as the coordination of eye and head movements. At the back of the pathway are nerve cells that regulate balance and coordination of movements.

Although the temporomorebral tract is one of the most important nerve tracts in the body, it is also very vulnerable. Injuries or diseases affecting the temporomandibular region can lead to hearing loss and motor coordination problems, as well as other serious consequences.

In order to maintain the health of the temporomorebral tract and prevent possible problems, it is necessary to monitor your health and avoid head injuries. It is also important to get regular medical checkups and see a doctor if you have any symptoms related to temporomoritis.

The temporal cerebral tract connects the visual areas of the brain with the centers of speech and hearing, as well as regulators of the movements of the muscles of the face, arms, legs and torso. Develops from the visual nuclei of the oculomotor, trochlear and abducens nerves. In the middle, 5 cm long in front of the bridge, there is a cluster of nerve fibers and the Zeldiger formation. In it, six groups are formed from the above fibers, ending with fibers of the pontine nucleus: 2 groups are the ascending (posterior) pontine fibers (tr.); 4 groups – cerebellar bundles descending to the nuclei and cerebellar cortex (c.). According to the topography, they are located on opposite sides of the side pillar of the bridge. The cortex on the sides is called the lateral geniculate conus, and the substance in the central column of the pons is called the medial geniculate conus.

They divert 3-5% of impulses from the motor and visual zones of the cortex to the speech center, the muscles of the head and neck, that is, it is a relay center for the cortical extensors of the limbs, muscles of the head, neck and eyes, which is important for normal vestibular and proprioceptive nystagmus. The muscles innervated by this pathway are involved in protrusion when an object “bounces” back. As an anastomatic branch - the centers of the facial muscles, responsible for the movement of the lips, tongue, pharynx, larynx; these are the pathways to the masticatory muscles. Motor pathways connect the cortex of the precentral gyrus with neurons of the accessory, trochlear and abducens nuclei, then going to the pyramids and trapezoid body. Descending extrapyramidal tracts connect the cortex of the cerebral hemispheres and midbrain, midbrain and brain stem, and through the latter with the cerebellum, the red nucleus through the black nucleus and the tegmental nuclei. These are extra centers