Shandra was involved in a car accident and damaged her spinal cord. A physical exam shows that she has difficulty controlling muscles in her trunk and proximal parts of her limbs. Which motor pathway do you suspect was injured?

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The ventral corticospinal tract is responsible for controlling muscles in the trunk and proximal parts of the limbs. Damage to this pathway can cause difficulty controlling these muscles, which is consistent with Shandra's symptoms.

Shandra Was Involved in a Car Accident and Damaged Her