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A patient undergoing evaluation for a focal thoracic spinal cord lesion has impaired vibration and joint-position sensation in the left leg. Strength and pain–temperature sensation are preserved. Which spinal cord pathway is most likely affected?

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Right fasciculus gracilis

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Right lateral spinothalamic tract

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Left lateral corticospinal tract

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Left fasciculus gracilis

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Left dorsal spinocerebellar tract

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