Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780321883322
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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The corticospinal tracts are composed of the motor neurons, which includes the anterior corticospinal, lateral corticospinal, and corticobulbar tracts. They are also referred to as the pyramidal tracts. They form the descending tracts and control motor movements of the lower and upper limbs in the body.
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