Which of the following regions of the white matter would not contain coicospinal fibers?
Correct Answer: Anterior limb of the internal capusle
Description: The anterior limb of the internal capsule doesnot contain coicospinal fibers. Coicospinal fibers have the following course: Cerberal coex - Corona radiata - Posterior limb of the internal capsule - Crus cerebri of cerebral peduncles - Ventral pa of the pons - Pyramids of medulla oblongata (most fibers decussate here) - Anterior and lateral white columns of the spinal cord (as anterior and lateral coicospinal tracts, respectively) Ref: Gray's Anatomy 41st edition Pgno: 395
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