The Cortical “Upper Motoneuron” in Health and Disease

Upper motoneurons (UMNs) in motor areas of the cerebral cortex influence spinal and cranial motor mechanisms through the corticospinal tract (CST) and through projections to brainstem motor pathways. The primate corticospinal system has a diverse cortical origin and a wide spectrum of fibre diameter...

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Main Author: Roger N. Lemon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/5/619