The ventral portion of the cerebral peduncles connects the midbrain to the cerebellum and contains the pyramidal (corticospinal) motor tracts descending to the spinal cord.

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The ventral portion of the cerebral peduncle contains non-motor fibers such as the corticopontine tract, while the pyramidal motor tracts are located in the dorsal portion.

The Ventral Portion of the Cerebral Peduncles Connects the Midbrain