Deltoid vs Pituitary gland
| الخاصية | Deltoid | Pituitary gland |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم اللاتيني | Musculus deltoideus | Glandula pituitaria |
| النوع | Muscle | Gland |
| جهاز الجسم | Muscular | Endocrine |
| منطقة الجسم | Shoulder | Brain |
| الوظيفة | The primary abductor of the shoulder joint. The anterior fibers flex and medially rotate the arm. The posterior fibers extend and laterally rotate the arm. Gives the shoulder its rounded … | The master endocrine gland, producing hormones that regulate growth (GH), reproduction (FSH, LH, prolactin), thyroid function (TSH), adrenal function (ACTH), and water balance (ADH). Coordinates the activity of other endocrine … |
| الأهمية السريرية | Deltoid paralysis from axillary nerve injury prevents arm abduction. The deltoid is a common site for intramuscular injections. Rotator cuff tears may cause compensatory deltoid overuse. | Pituitary adenomas can cause hormone excess or deficiency. Acromegaly results from excess growth hormone. Cushing's disease results from excess ACTH. Pituitary apoplexy is acute hemorrhage or infarction of the gland. … |
| FMA ID | 32521 | 13889 |