Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Helweg's Tract

Anatomy, Neurology

Also known as: Olivospinal tract, Tractus praeolivaris

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This entry describes the olivospinal tract, also known as Helweg's tract, a nerve bundle in the spinal cord. It discusses its anatomical connections and its potential role within the extrapyramidal system.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

Helweg's tract (according to Blumenau).

The exact beginning and end of the pyramidal tract are unknown; it is assumed that it forms a connection between the olive and the spinal cord; Bekhterev proposed calling it the tractus praeolivaris. Apparently, Helweg's tract is related to the extrapyramidal system.

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“Helweg's Tract.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/helwegs-tract/