The Descending Spinal Tract That Crosses to the Opposite Side

question 100

Multiple Choice

The descending spinal tract that crosses to the opposite side of the body within the cord is the ________ tract.

• A) lateral corticospinal
• B) corticospinal
• C) rubrospinal
• D) reticulospinal
• E) vestibulospinal

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