Which of the Following is True About the Pyramidal Tract

Question

Which of the following is true about the pyramidal tract?
A) Its destination is the primary somatosensory cortex.
B) It descends to the medulla oblongata, where most fibers decussate and descend on the contralateral side of the body.
C) It descends from the primary motor cortex on the ipsilateral side of the body.
D) It connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres.

Accepted Answer

The pyramidal tract descends to the medulla oblongata, where most fibers decussate and descend on the contralateral side of the body. This is known as the corticospinal tract, which is responsible for voluntary movement and motor control of the body.