The Descending Spinal Tract That Crosses to the Opposite Side

question 61

Multiple Choice

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

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

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