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Corticospinal pathways > plan view from behind

 

Corticospinal pathways plan view from behind


 

This image shows the pathways of the two corticospinal tracts (the large lateral and minor medial) as viewed from behind. The right hand tract is wider than the left hand to emphasise importance.

Corticospinal pathways > plan view from behind



© King's College London 2011 | Content & original graphics by Professor Lawrence Bannister | Interface design & development by EHM, CTEL | Content development by Julia Warner, VC TEL
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