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Medulla Oblongata Anatomy and Function

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Anatomy: Medulla oblongata is a tail-like structure at brain base connecting to spinal cord
Located beneath midbrain and pons, containing both white and gray matter
Divided into superior (open) and inferior (closed) sections
Houses starting points for 10 of 12 cranial nerves
Function: Controls essential life functions like breathing, circulation, swallowing, and digestion
Relays signals from brain to spinal cord and body
Controls autonomic nervous system for basic life functions
Controls swallowing, taste, breathing, heart function, and tongue movement
Associated Conditions: Can be affected by birth malformations or physical injury
Lateral medullary syndrome causes stroke symptoms including facial numbness
Medial medullary syndrome results from blood flow blockage
Bilateral medial medullary syndrome causes complete quadriplegia
Evaluation: Damage detection can be difficult due to patient limitations
Tests include cranial nerve assessment and imaging studies
Brain perfusion scan shows blood flow to brainstem areas