Diaphragm vs Pituitary gland
| 特性 | Diaphragm | Pituitary gland |
|---|---|---|
| ラテン語名 | Musculus diaphragma | Glandula pituitaria |
| 種類 | Muscle | Gland |
| 器官系 | Muscular | Endocrine |
| 身体部位 | Thorax | Brain |
| 機能 | The primary muscle of respiration. Contraction flattens the dome-shaped muscle, increasing thoracic volume and creating negative pressure to draw air into the lungs during inspiration. | 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 … |
| 臨床的意義 | Diaphragmatic hernias allow abdominal organs to enter the thoracic cavity. Phrenic nerve paralysis causes diaphragmatic elevation. Hiccups result from involuntary diaphragmatic spasms. | 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 | 13295 | 13889 |