Pituitary gland vs Quadriceps femoris
| คุณสมบัติ | Pituitary gland | Quadriceps femoris |
|---|---|---|
| ชื่อภาษาละติน | Glandula pituitaria | Musculus quadriceps femoris |
| ประเภท | Gland | Muscle |
| ระบบของร่างกาย | Endocrine | Muscular |
| บริเวณของร่างกาย | Brain | Thigh |
| หน้าที่ | 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 most powerful extensor of the knee joint. Essential for standing, walking, climbing stairs, and running. The rectus femoris also flexes the hip. |
| ความสำคัญทางคลินิก | 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. … | Quadriceps tendon rupture prevents active knee extension. Vastus medialis oblique weakness contributes to patellar maltracking. Quadriceps atrophy commonly follows knee injuries and surgeries. |
| FMA ID | 13889 | 22428 |