Paths from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord are called the ____.
A)pyramidalspinal tracts
B)horizontalspinal tracts
C)dorsospinal tracts
D)corticospinal tracts

Question

​Paths from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord are called the ____.
A)pyramidalspinal tracts
B)horizontalspinal tracts​
C)dorsospinal tracts​
D)corticospinal tracts ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The paths from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord are specifically called the corticospinal tracts. These tracts are responsible for controlling voluntary movements of the limbs and trunk. The other answer choices (A, B, and C) are not correct terms for this particular pathway.

​Paths from the Cerebral Cortex to the Spinal Cord Are

Paths from the Cerebral Cortex to the Spinal Cord Are