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The medulla oblongata contains nuclei for several cranial nerves. These include the vestibular nuclei (CN VIII) for balance, the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus (CN X) for parasympathetic functions, the nucleus ambiguus (CNs IX, X, XI) which is motor, and the hypoglossal nucleus (CN XII) which innervates tongue muscles. Lesions of these nuclei can be examined by testing functions like balance, hearing, gag reflex, voice, shoulder movement, and tongue movement.
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