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which of the following is the site of decussation of the lateral corticospinal tracts?
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brain stem (mesencephalon)
pyramids of medulla oblongata
none of the listed responses are correct.
level of lower motor neurons
i dont know yet
The lateral corticospinal tracts decussate (cross over) at the pyramids of the medulla oblongata. This is a key anatomical fact in neuroanatomy. The brain stem (mesencephalon) is not the site of decussation for these tracts. The level of lower motor neurons is after the decussation. So the correct answer is related to the medulla oblongata pyramids.
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Pyramids of medulla oblongata