part_of part of part of capable of capable of regulation of heart rate regulation of respiratory gaseous exchange regulation of digestive system process organ part medulla oblongata http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Illu_pituitary_pineal_glands.jpg MA:0000206 UMLS:C0025148 EHDAA:7588 GAID:590 AAO:0010486 BTO:0000041 CALOHA:TS-0607 MBA:354 MIAA:0000111 UBERON:0001896 XAO:0003100 DMBA:17352 EV:0100275 EFO:0000924 TAO:0000545 ZFA:0000545 MAT:0000111 uberon FMA:62004 BAMS:MY NCIT:C12442 EHDAA2:0001088 UMLS:C1269575 VHOG:0000181 MAT:0000367 EMAPA:17550 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]. MESH:D008526 SCTID:279104005 BIRNLEX:957 BAMS:Md Wikipedia:Bone_marrow_of_ovary_oblongata BM:Me neuronames:698 brainstem ectoderm-derived structure myelencephalon