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Usually the placenta positions itself at either the top or side of the uterus. But itâs always possible that the placenta will attach to the front of the stomach, a position known as an anterior placenta. If the placenta attaches to the back of the uterus, near your spine, this is known as a posterior placenta. Typically, your doctor will check the position of your placenta during your mid-pregnancy ultrasound, which should take place between 18 and 21 weeks of pregnancy.
The anterior spinothalamic tract carries crude touch and pressure sensations to the primary sensory cortex on the opposite side of the body. The crossover occurs in the spinal cord at the level of entry. Anterior spinothalamic tract Medulla oblongata Midbrain A Sensory Homunculus A sensory homunculus (âlittle humanâ) is a functional map of the