Oblongata

Oblongata

Oblongata (pronounced: ob-lon-ga-ta) is a term often used in medical terminology, particularly in neuroanatomy, to refer to the lower part of the brainstem, known as the Medulla Oblongata.

Etymology

The term "oblongata" is derived from the Latin word "oblongus", which means "elongated". In the context of the brain, it refers to the elongated shape of the Medulla Oblongata.

Related Terms

• Brainstem: The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. It includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
• Medulla Oblongata: The lower half of the brainstem, continuous with the spinal cord, that controls a variety of autonomic functions such as heart rate and breathing.
• Pons: The part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus.
• Midbrain: The topmost portion of the brainstem, playing an important role in motor movement, particularly movements of the eye, and in auditory and visual processing.

See Also

• Neuroanatomy
• Brain
• Spinal Cord

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Oblongata
• Wikipedia's article - Oblongata

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