Anatomy

Extrapyramidal Tracts

Uncrossed tracts of motor nerves from the brain to the anterior horns of the spinal cord, involved in reflexes, locomotion, complex movements, and postural control.

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Abstract

Uncrossed tracts of motor nerves from the brain to the anterior horns of the spinal cord, involved in reflexes, locomotion, complex movements, and postural control.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Extrapyramidal Tract
  • Tract, Extrapyramidal

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22 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A08w.186w.854w.253
  2. A08w.612w.380.239

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Extrapyramidal Tracts. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005116. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005116
  2. Extrapyramidal Tracts. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70080155