yán​nǎo

medulla oblongata

Senses

延脑/ 延腦 yán​nǎo 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.

References

same_as 延脑/延腦 延髓/延髓
synonym 延髓/延髓 延脑/延腦