The portion of the dorsal column/medial lemniscal tract that carries proprioceptive sensations from nerve endings in the feet and legs is the ________.

A) nucleus gracilis
B) nucleus cuneatus
C) fasciculus gracilis
D) fasciculus cuneatus
E) fasciculus nucleus

Dorsal Column

A pathway in the spinal cord that transmits touch, vibration, and proprioceptive signals to the brain, part of the somatosensory system.

Medial Lemniscal Tract

A pathway in the central nervous system that conveys sensations of fine touch and proprioception from the body to the brain.

Fasciculus Gracilis

A bundle of nerve fibers in the spinal cord that carries sensory information from the lower part of the body to the brain.