The ________ controls movements of the upper legs and trunk.
A) lateral corticospinal tract
B) ventral corticospinal tract
C) spinothalamic tract
D) rubrospinal tract
E) corticobulbar pathway

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The ventral corticospinal tract is responsible for controlling voluntary movements of the trunk and limbs. It originates in the motor cortex and descends through the brainstem and spinal cord, ultimately controlling the movement of the upper legs and trunk. The other options listed are not specifically responsible for controlling movements of the upper legs and trunk.

The ________ Controls Movements of the Upper Legs and Trunk