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Posterolateral sulcus of medulla oblongata

Sulcus posterolateralis medullae oblongatae

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Medulla oblongata
Medulla oblongata, the structure this landmark is on
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The accessory, vagus, and glossopharyngeal nerves correspond with the posterior nerve roots, and are attached to the bottom of a sulcus named the posterolateral sulcus (or dorsolateral sulcus).

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Names

Latin
Sulcus posterolateralis medullae oblongatae
English
Posterolateral sulcus of medulla oblongata
French
Sillon postérolatéral de la moëlle allongée
Spanish
Surco posterolateral del bulbo raquídeo
Portuguese
Sulco pósterolateral da medula oblonga

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