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Medulla oblongata

The medulla oblongata is the lower portion of the brainstem. It is inferior to the pons and anterior to the cerebellum. It controls autonomic functions and relays nerve signals between the brain and spinal cord.

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Pons & Medulla, Anterior View
Medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain and insula: lateral view

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Medulla oblongata jeanettejacobie@yahoo.co.nz - May 17th, 2006
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