median eminence of neurohypophysis

eminentia medialis (Shantha)

Elevation on the ventral surface of the brain located at the zone of attachment between the hypothalamic floor and the hypophysis (Butler and Hodos, Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy, 2nd ed., 2005, pg. 446).

Type Bone
Parent Structure gland of diencephalon
Latin Name eminentia medialis (Shantha)
FMA ID 74634

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median eminence of neurohypophysis?
Elevation on the ventral surface of the brain located at the zone of attachment between the hypothalamic floor and the hypophysis (Butler and Hodos, Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy, 2nd ed., 2005, pg. 446).
What is the Latin name for the median eminence of neurohypophysis?
The Latin name for the median eminence of neurohypophysis is eminentia medialis (Shantha).

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