Tracts of the nervous system

this image shows the tract of the fibers from the cerebral cortex to the different parts of the body
note the decussation (the switch in side ) of the fibers just under the pons
this tract is responsible for the motor system in the body
showing:
1. motor area of cortex
2. internal capsule
3. geniculate fibers
4. decussation of pyramids
5. ant. cerebrospinal tract
6. lateral cerebrospinal tract

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