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Synonyms Medulla oblongata, bulb medullae spinalis Definition The medulla oblongata is part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is the lowest (caudal) part of the brain. The medulla oblongata is counted together with the bridge (pons) and the midbrain (mesencephalon) as part of the brain stem (truncus cerebri). The medulla oblongata contains nerve nuclei … Extended Mark