Humerus vs Pituitary gland
| 属性 | Humerus | Pituitary gland |
|---|---|---|
| 拉丁名称 | Os humeri | Glandula pituitaria |
| 类型 | Bone | Gland |
| 身体系统 | Skeletal | Endocrine |
| 身体区域 | Upper Arm | Brain |
| 功能 | The bone of the upper arm connecting the shoulder to the elbow. Provides attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm, enabling a wide range of upper limb movements. | 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 … |
| 临床意义 | Surgical neck fractures are common in elderly patients. Midshaft fractures may damage the radial nerve causing wrist drop. Supracondylar fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. | 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 | 13303 | 13889 |