What is another word for Corticospinal Tract?
Pronunciation: [kˌɔːtɪkəspˈa͡ɪnə͡l tɹˈakt] (IPA) 
The corticospinal tract, or CST, is a neural pathway that extends from the brain to the spinal cord. It plays a critical role in the movement of the body. There are a few synonyms for the CST which includes the pyramidal tract, the corticobulbar tract, and the corticonuclear tract. The pyramidal tract is called so because it takes a pyramid-like shape as it descends through the medulla oblongata. The corticobulbar tract, on the other hand, controls the voluntary movements of the head and neck. Lastly, the corticonuclear tract is responsible for controlling the movements of the facial muscles that involve the cranial nerves. All of these are important terms to know when studying neurological function and the pathways of movement in the body.
