Diseases that affect the descending corticospinal tracts may limit inhibition of the sacral somatic motor neurons and thus could result in urinary incontinence.

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The descending corticospinal tracts play a major role in inhibiting the sacral somatic motor neurons that control the bladder and urethral sphincter. Disease or damage to these tracts can reduce this inhibitory effect, leading to urinary incontinence.

Diseases That Affect the Descending Corticospinal Tracts May Limit Inhibition