The process that gives rise to the medulla oblongata. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The medulla oblongata lies directly above the spinal cord and controls vital autonomic functions such as digestion, breathing and the control of heart rate. [ GOC:cls http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 GOC:jid GOC:dph GOC:dgh https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0838580343 ]
Term information
myelencephalon biosynthesis
medulla formation
medulla biosynthesis
myelencephalon formation
Term relations
- anatomical structure formation involved in morphogenesis and results in formation of some medulla oblongata