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myelencephalon

Term ID
UBERON:0005290
Synonyms
  • myelencephalon (medulla oblongata)
Definition
The posterior part of the developing vertebrate hindbrain or the corresponding part of the adult brain composed of the medulla oblongata and a portion of the fourth ventricle; as well as the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), vagus nerve (CN X), accessory nerve (CN XI), hypoglossal nerve (CN XII), and a portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII).[BTO,WP]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myelencephalon
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