延脑 yánnǎo medulla oblongata Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 延脑 延腦 yánnǎo medulla oblongata The lowest part of the brainstem, connecting the pons above to the spinal cord below; it controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate and is often called the life center. Cross-References Same as 延髓 yánsuǐ
延脑 延腦 yánnǎo medulla oblongata The lowest part of the brainstem, connecting the pons above to the spinal cord below; it controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate and is often called the life center. Cross-References Same as 延髓 yánsuǐ
