The posterolateral tract (fasciculus of Lissauer, Lissauer's tract, tract of Lissauer, dorsolateral fasciculus, dorsolateral tract, zone of Lissauer) is a small strand situated in relation to the tip of the posterior column close to the entrance of the posterior nerve roots [Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posterolateral_tract].
Synonyms: posterolateral tract; fasciculus of Lissauer; Lissauer's tract; tract of Lissauer; dorsolateral fasciculus; dorsolateral tract; zone of Lissauer
Hierarchy: 3
Parent: spinal cord
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