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Pituatory gland
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The pituitary gland rests on what structure of which bone?
Hypophysial fossa of the Sphenoid bone
What is erosion of the Pituitary fossa in human skull and why it is caused?
The pituitary fossa is that part of the skull that lies beneath the pituitary gland. Erosion, or thinning, of this bone is a common result of a variety of health conditions. There are a number of small cavities in this region, so if any swelling occurs in this region then there is a large pressure build up, which can cause the fossa to be eroded. Two examples of conditions that might cause erosion of the fossa include a pituitary tumour or nasal polyps.
What organ is located in the hypophyseal fossa of the sphenoid bone?
pituitary gland
What does Pituitary in brain produces?
Pituitary is not supposed to be the part of the brain. It lies in pituitary fossa. It is connected to the brain via small stalk. It produce large number of hormones.
What structure connects the pituitary gland to the brain?
In vertebrate anatomy the pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 g (0.02 oz.), in humans. It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, and rests in a small, bony cavity (sella turcica) covered by a dural fold (diaphragma sellae). The pituitary is functionally connected to the hypothalamus by the median eminence via a small tube called the infundibular stem (Pituitary Stalk). The pituitary fossa, in which the pituitary gland sits, is situated in the sphenoid bone in the middle cranial fossa at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland secretes six hormones that regulate homeostasis.
A structure found on the femur is the?
intercondylar fossa
Where can a Pituitary gland tumor be located?
The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 g (0.02 oz.). It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, and rests in a small, bony cavity (sella turcica) covered by a dural fold (diaphragma sellae). The pituitary fossa, in which the pituitary gland sits, is situated in the sphenoid bone in the middle cranial fossa at the base of the brain.
When the arm is straight which structure accepts the olecranon?
the olecranon fossa
What structure passes through the incisive fossa?
maxillary artery
What is the function of the sella turcica?
You have the very important gland that is placed in the Sella tursica or pituitary fossa. That is pituitary gland. This depression in present in spenoid bone. The Sella tursica is covered by inner layer of the dura matter except for a small opening meant for pituitary stalk.
What fetal structure gives rise to the fossa ovalis?
The Foramen Ovale gives rise to the Fossa Ovalis. In most individuals, the foramen ovale closes at birth. It later forms the fossa ovalis.
What structure connects the pituitary gland to the underside of the brain?
The infundibulum is the structure that connects the pituitary gland to the rest of the brain. Although sufficient support of the pituitary gland is provided by the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.
