Pituitary gland vs Sternum
| Thuộc tính | Pituitary gland | Sternum |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Latin | Glandula pituitaria | Os sternum |
| Loại | Gland | Bone |
| Hệ thống cơ thể | Endocrine | Skeletal |
| Vùng cơ thể | Brain | Thorax |
| Chức năng | 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 flat bone in the center of the anterior chest wall. Protects the heart and great vessels. Provides attachment for the costal cartilages of the upper seven ribs and the … |
| Tầm quan trọng lâm sàng | 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. … | Sternal fractures occur from direct trauma (steering wheel injuries). Median sternotomy is the standard approach for open-heart surgery. Sternal bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are common diagnostic procedures. |
| FMA ID | 13889 | 7485 |