The descending tracts-Rubrospinal Tract

The rubrospinal tract is a descending motor pathway that originates in the red nucleus. The tract is responsible for large muscle movement, regulation of flexor and inhibiting extensor tone as well as fine motor control. The mentioned video is all about this tract. Timeline: 00:06 introduction 02:08 stimulation of the red nuclei 03:34 stimulation from cerebellum 05:21 ventral tegmental decussation 06:33 stimulation of alpha and gamma motor neurons 08:03 overview