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]. [ FMA:62004 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_marrow_of_ovary_oblongata http://amigo.geneontology.org/amigo/term/GO:0021550 ]

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