Deltoid vs Pituitary gland
| คุณสมบัติ | Deltoid | Pituitary gland |
|---|---|---|
| ชื่อภาษาละติน | Musculus deltoideus | Glandula pituitaria |
| ประเภท | Muscle | Gland |
| ระบบของร่างกาย | Muscular | Endocrine |
| บริเวณของร่างกาย | Shoulder | Brain |
| หน้าที่ | 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 … |
| ความสำคัญทางคลินิก | 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 |
Full structure pages
Deltoid
Musculus deltoideus
Thick and triangular, the deltoid caps the shoulder joint and gives the shoulder its rounded contour. It is the primary abductor of the joint; its anterior fibers flex and medially rotate the arm, while its …
Pituitary gland
Glandula pituitaria
Often described as the master endocrine gland, the pituitary coordinates the activity of other endocrine glands through the hormones it secretes, governing growth, reproduction, thyroid function, adrenal function, and water balance. This pea-sized gland occupies …