2/6/25, 1:32 AM ERD anatomy-Hypophysis Cerebri (Pituitary Gland)
Endocrine and Reproductive systems Anatomy and Embryology
Hypophysis Cerebri
(Pituitary Gland-master endocrine gland)
Position:is small and oval-shaped.
• It’s located behind the nose in the hypophyseal fossa (sella turcica).
• attached to the undersurface of the brain by the infundibulum.
The pituitary gland can be divided into two different parts: the anterior
and posterior lobes.
1.Anterior lobe: (adenohypophysis) :composed of glandular
epithelium produce and release different types of hormones. The lobe
can be further divided into three parts:, including:
Pars anterior – the largest part, responsible for hormone secretion.
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Endocrine and Reproductive systems Anatomy and Embryology
Hypophysis Cerebri
(Pituitary Gland-master endocrine gland)
Position:is small and oval-shaped.
• It’s located behind the nose in the hypophyseal fossa (sella turcica).
• attached to the undersurface of the brain by the infundibulum.
The pituitary gland can be divided into two different parts: the anterior
and posterior lobes.
1.Anterior lobe: (adenohypophysis) :composed of glandular
epithelium produce and release different types of hormones. The lobe
can be further divided into three parts:, including:
Pars anterior – the largest part, responsible for hormone secretion.
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