Read Edit View history Discussion 延腦 yánnǎo medulla oblongata Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Senses Add sense 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. Edit Delete References Add reference same_as 延脑/延腦 → 延髓/延髓 Edit Delete synonym 延髓/延髓 → 延脑/延腦 Edit Delete
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. Edit Delete