Medulla oblongata
System
Nervous
SNOMED CT
279104005
Medulla oblongata
Definition
Organ component of neuraxis that has as its parts the medullary reticular formation, inferior olivary complex and cochlear nuclear complex, among other structures[FMA]. The medulla oblongata lies directly above the spinal cord and controls vital autonomic functions such as digestion, breathing and the control of heart rate[GO].
Also known as bulbus — per UBERON
The Medulla oblongata is a part of the Nervous.