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Medulla Oblongata Collection

The medulla oblongata, located at the base of the brainstem, is a crucial part of human brain anatomy

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human brain anatomy, lateral view

Human brain anatomy, lateral view

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6532

Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6532
Brain motor cortex pathways. Artwork of a sectioned human brain, brainstem and spinal cord, showing neural pathways (red and blue) from the motor cortex of the brain

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human anatomy scientific illustrations: Brain side view

Human anatomy scientific illustrations: Brain side view
Human anatomy scientific illustrations with latin/italian labels: Brain side view

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human head anatomy, artwork

Human head anatomy, artwork
Human head anatomy, computer artwork

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human Brain, Lateral View

Human Brain, Lateral View
Lateral view of the human brain showing the cerebral cortex, pons, medulla oblongata, cerebellum and spinal cord

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system

Human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system
Side view of human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system within the brain. Green are parasympathetic nerves. Blue are sympathetic nerves

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Brain surface anatomy, with labels

Brain surface anatomy, with labels

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: 3D rendering of human brain

3D rendering of human brain

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Side view of the human brain showing the functional lobes

Side view of the human brain showing the functional lobes

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Foetal brain development, artwork

Foetal brain development, artwork. During the 4th week (upper left) the neural tube begins to differentiate into a spinal cord (green), forebrain (blue), midbrain (grey) and hindbrain (orange)

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Digital illustration of human brain showing lobes and cross section

Digital illustration of human brain showing lobes and cross section

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Brain anatomy

Brain anatomy
Illustration of a brain anatomy

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Illustration of human brain showing frontal, temporal, occipital lobes

Illustration of human brain showing frontal, temporal, occipital lobes, section removed from parietal lobe, cerebellum and medulla oblongata

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Digital illustration of human brain with sound entering via brain stem

Digital illustration of human brain with sound entering via brain stem and thalamus to auditory cortex

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Brain surface anatomy

Brain surface anatomy

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Pathway of a pain message via sensory nerve in injured muscle

Pathway of a pain message via sensory nerve in injured muscle, to pain gate in spinal cord to limbic system, frontal cortex and sensory cortex in the human brain

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Side view of the human head showing the functional lobes of the brain

Side view of the human head showing the functional lobes of the brain
Side view of the human head showing the functional lobes of the human brain

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: The sympathetic nervous system and the organs of fight-or-flight response

The sympathetic nervous system and the organs of fight-or-flight response

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: View of limbic system as seen from directly above the head

View of limbic system as seen from directly above the head

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Schematic of the hypothalamus receiving nerve impulses from the body

Schematic of the hypothalamus receiving nerve impulses from the body and sending messages to the circulatory and nervous system

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Anatomy of human brain, side view

Anatomy of human brain, side view

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Endorphins released in the hypothalamus travel down the spinal cord

Endorphins released in the hypothalamus travel down the spinal cord
Serotonin released in the brain travels down the spinal cord to close the pain gates and block pain messages

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Sagittal view of human brain showing the corpus callosum

Sagittal view of human brain showing the corpus callosum

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human brain with nerves

Human brain with nerves

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Cutaway view of human skull showing brain details, side view

Cutaway view of human skull showing brain details, side view

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Side view of human brain showing internal carotid artery

Side view of human brain showing internal carotid artery

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Detail of ateries of the human head and the trigeminal nerve

Detail of ateries of the human head and the trigeminal nerve

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human brain anatomy, lateral view, with labels

Human brain anatomy, lateral view, with labels

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6533

Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6533
Brain motor cortex pathways. Artwork of a sectioned human brain, brainstem and spinal cord, showing neural pathways (black lines) from the motor cortex of the brain

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6531

Brain motor cortex pathways, artwork C016 / 6531
Brain motor cortex pathways. Artwork of a lateral (from the side) view of a human brain, showing neural pathways (pink lines) from the motor cortex of the brain to the brainstem and spinal cord

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Brain sensory neural pathways, artwork C016 / 6534

Brain sensory neural pathways, artwork C016 / 6534
Brain sensory neural pathways.. Artwork of a sectioned human brain, brainstem and spinal cord, showing neural pathways (black lines) from regions of the brain to receptors (lower right and lower left)

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Head and neck anatomy, artwork

Head and neck anatomy, artwork
Head and neck anatomy. Computer artwork of a human head and neck with the overlying tissues removed to show the brain (pink) within a sectioned skull that includes the teeth (white) of the jaws

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Coloured MRI scan of brain superimposed on head

Coloured MRI scan of brain superimposed on head
MODEL RELEASED. Face and brain scan. Coloured Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of the posterior half of the human brain superimposed on the profile of a womans head

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Spinal cord

Spinal cord. Artwork taken from Govard Bidloos Anatomia Humani Corporis (Anatomy of the Human Body), published 1685. The dura mater, or tough outer membrane of the brain and spinal cord

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human internal organs, diagram

Human internal organs, diagram
Human internal organs. Diagram showing the human internal organs in the head and torso. In the head, the organs and cavities shown are: the brain (encephalon), the cerebellum (part of the brain)

Background imageMedulla Oblongata Collection: Human internal organs, artwork

Human internal organs, artwork
Human internal organs. Artwork showing the human internal organs in the head and torso. In the head, the organs and cavities shown are: the brain (encephalon), the cerebellum (part of the brain)



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The medulla oblongata, located at the base of the brainstem, is a crucial part of human brain anatomy. In this captivating artwork depicting the lateral view of the brain, we can observe its position and understand its significance in our body's functioning. As we delve deeper into understanding the brain motor cortex pathways, illustrated here as artwork C016 / 6532, we begin to unravel how the medulla oblongata plays a vital role in coordinating our movements. It serves as a bridge between our spinal cord and higher regions of our brain, allowing for seamless communication and control over voluntary actions. Scientific illustrations showcasing various views of human anatomy provide us with valuable insights into how different systems interact within our bodies. The autonomic nervous system and limbic system are highlighted here alongside the medulla oblongata, emphasizing their interconnectedness and influence on essential bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate regulation, and emotional responses. Exploring further surface anatomy reveals functional lobes that contribute to specific cognitive processes. This side view image allows us to appreciate how these lobes work together harmoniously under the guidance of structures like the medulla oblongata. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to marvel at their complexity while acknowledging their importance in shaping who we are as individuals. Intriguingly, even during fetal development depicted through stunning artwork capturing this delicate stage; one can witness early formations of structures like the medulla oblongata taking shape. This emphasizes its fundamental role from early stages onwards in ensuring proper growth and development. Digital illustrations offer a comprehensive overview by highlighting both external features such as lobes while also providing cross-sectional insights into internal structures like sound processing via auditory cortex facilitated by thalamus input through the medulla oblongata. Ultimately, studying brain anatomy leads us to acknowledge that every section has its unique purpose – be it frontal or temporal lobes involved in cognition or occipital lobe responsible for vision.