Pyramidal Tract Definition
noun
A major pathway of the central nervous system, originating in the sensorimotor areas of the cerebral cortex and generally descending through the brain stem to the spinal cord. The fibers of the pyramidal tract transmit motor impulses that control voluntary movement.
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Synonyms:
- corticospinal tract
- pyramidal motor system
Other Word Forms of Pyramidal Tract
Noun
Singular:
pyramidal tractPlural:
pyramidal-tracts
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