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

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


Answer: B

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