Endocrine System Flashcards
This is also called the hypophysis cerebri
Pituitary gland
What is the optimal imaging technique if you want to evaluate the pituitary gland and which views
MRI
Coronal and sagittal
The pineal gland, superior lamina is formed by what and what forms the inferior lamina
Habenular commissure
Posterior commissure
The superior and inferior laminae of the pineal gland is best viewed as
Midsagittal mri
Where is the isthmus of the thyroid gland seen
C6
A small midline superior extension of the isthmus is called
Pyramidal love
True or false
Normal parathyroid are not demonstrated by any imaging modality
True
Maximum dimension of the pancreas
3x2.5x2
This lies caudal to the level of the splenic vein
Uncinate process
This contains an inner or visceral and an outer or parietal layer which is a potential space for fluid collection
Tunica vaginalis