Medulla Oblongata, Simplified Sections Of Internal Structure

This video is part of a playlist of videos on the internal structure of the brain stem.
Internal structure at the following section levels is described:

- Level of inferior olivary nucleus (open medulla)
- Level of medial lemniscal decussation (closed medulla)
- Level of the decussation of pyramids (closed medulla)
- Spinal cord

For each fiber tract the location, function, origin and destination are summarized. Each nucleus is identified in terms of location, function and connections. Thus the session correlates anatomical structures seen in the medulla with those of the pons, midbrain and spinal cord. For this purpose a section of the spinal cord has also been added.

After completion of this video session, it is expected that you will be able to develop a three dimensional picture of the gross anatomy of the medulla oblongata and its internal structure.
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Presented and edited by Dr. Akram Jaffar, Ph.D.