Pituitary gland vs Tibia

الخاصية Pituitary gland Tibia
الاسم اللاتيني Glandula pituitaria Os tibiae
النوع Gland Bone
جهاز الجسم Endocrine Skeletal
منطقة الجسم Brain Leg
الوظيفة 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 … The larger of the two leg bones, the tibia bears most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot. It provides attachment for muscles of the leg and …
الأهمية السريرية 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. … Tibial plateau fractures affect the knee joint. Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures. Stress fractures of the tibia are common in athletes and military personnel.
FMA ID 13889 24476