The lateral corticospinal tracts include a ________ of the upper motor neuron axons that pass through the medulla, and they govern control of ___________

A.   majority, axial muscles
B.   majority, muscles used for finely controlled movements
C.   minority, axial muscles
D.   minority, muscles used for finely controlled movements


B

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