Monday, August 12, 2013

Diencephalon

Forebrain

Diencephalon: Thalmus, Pituitary Gland & Hypothalamus

Fundamentals:

  • Thalamus: two areas (TOP)
  • Hypothalamus: floor
  • Epithalamus: posterior prortion that roofs the third ventricle
  • Infundibulum: connects the Hypothalamus to the pituitary gland
  • Pituitary Gland/Cerebral Hypophysis: master endocrine gland of the body

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