vestibulospinal tract

a tract that sends impulses from the vestibular nucleus to the spinal cord. It is divided into lateral and medial branches and serves to control balance and orientation in space.

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December 19th 2024

observer memory

an autobiographical memory that one remembers from the perspective of an outside observer. When retrieving an observer memory, the person sees himself or herself as an actor in the event. Also called third-person perspective memory. Compare field memory.