What is the medulla?

adrenal medulla , medulla of adrenal gland the inner, reddish brown, soft part of the adrenal gland; it synthesizes, stores, and releases catecholamines. medulla of bone bone marrow. medulla oblonga´ta that part of the brainstem continuous with the pons above and the spinal cord below. read more

The medulla oblongata (or medulla) is located in the brainstem, anterior and partially inferior to the cerebellum. It is a cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions ranging from vomiting to sneezing. read more

The medulla oblongata helps regulate breathing, heart and blood vessel function, digestion, sneezing, and swallowing. This part of the brain is a center for respiration and circulation. Sensory and motor neurons (nerve cells) from the forebrain and midbrain travel through the medulla. read more