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hypothalamus Connected to it by the pituitary stalk ( infundibulum) Size & shape of a pea 1cm x 1.5cm x 0.5cm size 0.5gm in weight
fosse ( sella turcica ) of the sphenoid bone can be approached surgically through the nasal cavity via the sphenoid sinus ( trans - sphenoid approach)
Oculomotor nerve (III CN), Ophthalmic nerve & maxillary nerve are on its lateral wall Internal carotid artery & Abducent nerve ( VI CN ) lie in it
Bitemporal hemianopia
Pars tuberalis surrounds the stalk Pars intermedia separated from Pars anterior by the cleft ( not prominent)
hypothalamus
ACTH ( Adrencortical stmulating Hormone) LH ( Leutinzing Hormone) FSH ( Folicular stimulating Hormone) ISCH ( Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone) Cells in Pars intermedia ( Pale cells filled with colloid) secretes Melanocyte stimulating Hormone (MSH)