medulla oblongata formation
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0021580
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 GOC:dph http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 GOC:dgh GOC:jid http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0838580343&isbn=1/ ]
Term info
myelencephalon biosynthesis, medulla formation, medulla biosynthesis, myelencephalon formation
biological_process
GO:0021580
Term relations
- anatomical structure formation involved in morphogenesis and results in formation of some medulla oblongata
- anatomical structure formation involved in morphogenesis
- part of some hindbrain formation
- part of some medulla oblongata morphogenesis
- results in formation of some medulla oblongata