Fragment of the spinal cord showing the proprioceptive axons from the dorsal root ganglia (white) which enter the cord dorsally and project ventrally to motoneurons (in red). This circuit is essential for reflexes.
Fragment of the spinal cord showing the proprioceptive axons from the dorsal root ganglia (white) which enter the cord dorsally and project ventrally to motoneurons (in red). This circuit is essential for reflexes.