n.that specific portion of the reticular formation which passes through and is associated with the medulla oblongata. Thus, the central and inferior nuclei of the reticular formation are found within the medullary area.
BULBOTEGMENTAL RETICULAR FORMATION: "The bulbotegmental reticular formation consists of central and inferior nuclei located in the medulla."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "BULBOTEGMENTAL RETICULAR FORMATION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/bulbotegmental-reticular-formation/ (accessed November 30, 2021).
