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At and caudal to the level of the obex, the posterior surface of the medulla is characterized by the gracile and cuneate fasciculi and their respective tubercles ( Fig. 11.4C ). These tubercles are formed by the underlying gracile and cuneate nuclei. Rostrolateral to the gracile and cuneate tubercl…

At and caudal to the level of the obex, the posterior surface of the medulla is characterized by the gracile and cuneate fasciculi and their respective tubercles ( Fig. 11.4C ). These tubercles are formed by the underlying gracile and cuneate nuclei. Rostrolateral to the gracile and cuneate tubercles and forming a prominent elevation on the posterolateral aspect of the medulla is the restiform body.