Of the four indirect motor spinal cord pathways that originate in the brainstem,the one whose upper motor neuron destination is the lateral funiculus is the
A)rubrospinal tract.
B)reticulospinal tact.
C)tectospinal tract.
D)vestibulospinal tract.
E)None of the choices is correct.

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The rubrospinal tract originates in the red nucleus of the midbrain and its fibers cross to the opposite side of the midbrain before descending into the spinal cord through the lateral funiculus. This tract is involved in motor control, particularly in facilitating flexor muscles and inhibiting extensor muscles.

Of the Four Indirect Motor Spinal Cord Pathways That Originate