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Corticospinal tract

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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The corticospinal tract is a bundle of nerve fibers that runs from the cerebral cortex of the brain down to the spinal cord, responsible for carrying motor signals to control skeletal muscles. It plays a crucial role in coordinating voluntary movements.

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