What is the medulla oblongata? (Very succinct responce pls)?

Question

Is it just the corticospinal tract running to the brain.

(apologies for this stoopid question)

If you know what it is, what it does - etc, and can explain it in simple terms I would be thankful :)

Answer 1

Considering the subject, this article is pretty succinct:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medulla_obl...