pituitary fossa

cavity of hypophyseal fossa

Anatomical cavity that is part of the sella turcica and contains the pituitary gland.

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Type Gland
Latin Name cavity of hypophyseal fossa
FMA ID 54721

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pituitary fossa?

Anatomical cavity that is part of the sella turcica and contains the pituitary gland.

What is the Latin name for the pituitary fossa?

The Latin name for the pituitary fossa is cavity of hypophyseal fossa.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:54721 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006667 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — pituitary fossa Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.