The corticospinal tract is a major neural pathway that connects the brain to the spinal cord. It is primarily responsible for voluntary motor control, allowing the brain to send signals to muscles throughout the body. This tract originates in the motor cortex of the brain and travels down through the brainstem and spinal cord. The corticospinal tract is divided into two main parts: the lateral corticospinal tract and the anterior corticospinal tract. The lateral tract controls fine motor skills, particularly in the limbs, while the anterior tract is involved in controlling the trunk and proximal muscles. Together, they play a crucial role in coordinated movement.