The medulla oblongata or simply medulla is a long stem-like structure which makes up the lower part of the brainstem. [1] It is anterior and partially inferior to the cerebellum. It is a cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions, …

2022年5月15日 · Your medulla oblongata is part of your brainstem that joins your spinal cord to the rest of your brain. It controls your heartbeat, breathing and blood pressure.

2025年1月11日 · medulla oblongata, the lowest part of the brain and the lowest portion of the brainstem. The medulla oblongata is connected by the pons to the midbrain and is continuous posteriorly with the spinal cord, with which it merges at the opening (foramen magnum) at the base of the skull.

2024年8月18日 · The medulla oblongata is a tail-like structure at the base of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord. It carries signals from the brain to the rest of the body for essential life functions like breathing, circulation, swallowing, and digestion.

2022年9月1日 · Find out what you need to know about the medulla oblongata, what role it plays in the body, and potential issues.

2023年7月24日 · The medulla oblongata is the connection between the brainstem and the spinal cord, carrying multiple important functional centers. It is comprised of the cardiovascular-respiratory regulation system, descending motor tracts, ascending sensory tracts, and origin of cranial nerves IX, X, XI, and XII.

2021年12月22日 · The medulla oblongata is the brain section responsible for conscious thought and the regulation of involuntary action. It lies on the brain stem edge, in the front of the cerebellum.

2023年11月3日 · The medulla oblongata sits between the pons and the spinal cord. Its ventral (anterior) surface faces the basilar part of occipital bone and the dens of axis (C2), separated …

2025年1月21日 · The medulla contains nuclei associated with the hypoglossal, accessory, vagus, and glossopharyngeal cranial nerves. In addition, it contains portions of the vestibular nuclear complex, parts of the trigeminal nuclear complex involved with pain and thermal sense, and solitary nuclei related to the vagus, glossopharyngeal, and facial nerves that ...

2024年9月30日 · Explore the medulla oblongata's crucial role in brain function, its disorders, and treatment approaches. Learn about this essential brainstem region.