Dorsal columns

Last revised by Rohit Sharma on 19 Feb 2024

The dorsal columns, or posterior columns, are ascending pathways primarily concerned with sensory function. They are responsible for transmitting vibration, conscious proprioception, and fine (discriminative) touch 1,2.

The dorsal columns are divided two tracts, which are discussed separately 2:

Related pathology

See dorsal cord syndrome for an extensive discussion of differential diagnoses.

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