Anatomy

Myelencephalon

The most posterior portion of the hindbrain from which MEDULLA OBLONGATA is derived.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The most posterior portion of the hindbrain from which MEDULLA OBLONGATA is derived.

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  • Myelencephalons

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2008; use MEDULLA OBLONGATA 1986-2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Medulla Oblongata (1974-2007)

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.132w.810w.591w

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WL 310

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Myelencephalon. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054024. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054024
  2. Myelencephalon. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myelencephalon
  3. Myelencephalon. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2456825