Anatomy of pituitary gland Flashcards
where are hormones produced in the cranial cavity?
hypothalamus
pituitary gland (hypophysis cerebri)
where are hormones produced in the neck?
thyroid gland
four parathyroid glands
where are hormones produced in the abdomen (retroperitoneum)
pancreas
two adrenal (suprarenal) glands
where are hormones produced in the female pelvis?
2 ovaries in broad ligaments
where are hormones produced in the male perineum?
2 testes in scrotum
what is the purpose of the diencephalon
Diencephalon forms central core of cerebrum with connections to right and left cerebral hemispheres and midbrain
what are the hypothalamus and pituitary gland connected by?
infundibulum
what is the role of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
Responsible for synthesis and release of most pituitary hormones (GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, PRL)
what is the role of the posterior gland?
Extension of brain
Releases ADH and oxytocin (synthesised in the hypothalamus)
where does the pituitary fossa lie?
sella turcica
where does the pituitary gland lie?
imediately inferior to optic charisma
which nerves run through the pituitary gland?
right oculomotor nerve
right trochlear nerve
division of the trigeminal nerve
right abducent nerve
