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medulla oblongata

medulla oblongata The medulla oblongata is the lowest part of the brain stem, located below the pons and in front of the cerebellum.

The medulla oblongata is the lowest part of the brain stem, located below the pons and in front of the cerebellum. It links the brain with the spinal cord and helps control breathing, heart and blood vessel activity, and basic reflexes.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Medulla Oblongata” (D008526).
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