The accessory,
vagus
The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve, cranial nerve X, or simply CN X, is a cranial nerve that interfaces with the parasympathetic control of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. It comprises two nerves—the left and right v ...
, and
glossopharyngeal nerve
The glossopharyngeal nerve (), also known as the ninth cranial nerve, cranial nerve IX, or simply CN IX, is a cranial nerve that exits the brainstem from the sides of the upper medulla, just anterior (closer to the nose) to the vagus nerve. ...
s correspond with the
posterior nerve roots, and are attached to the bottom of a
sulcus named the posterolateral sulcus (or dorsolateral sulcus).
Additional images
File:Human caudal brainstem posterior view description.JPG, Human caudal brainstem posterior view description
References
Medulla oblongata
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