Tag: hypothalamus

This video shows the major parts of the brain, starting with the external anatomy where the pituitary gland, optic chiasma (nerves) , olfactory lobes, dura mater, and the parts of the brain stem:  midbrain, pons, medulla, and spinal cord.   The brain is the cut along the longitudinal …

The pituitary gland, also called the hypophysis, is associated with the endocrine system.  It it located on the ventral side of the brain attached to the hypothalamus.   Under the direction of the brain, the pituitary gland controls the secretion of hormones that regulate growth, blood pressure, sexual …

The brain stem is the posterior section of the brain that includes the pons and the medulla oblongata, which is continuous with the spinal cord.  The midbrain is usually included as part of the brain stem and includes the corpora quadrigemina (shown partially on the photo as the …

This bisected brain shows the major features of the midbrain and brain stem.  The corpus callosum is just been the cortex of the brain and connects the left and right hemispheres.    The lateral ventricle is a fluid filled space found below the corpus callosum and just about …

  A = cerebrum (parietal lobe) B = gyri (convolutions) C = corpus callosum D = frontal lobe E = thalamus F = hypothalamus G = pituitary gland H = midbrain J = pons K= medulla L = cerebellum (showing arbor vitae) M = transverse fissure N = …

This video shows the a sagittal cut in the brain of a sheep and identifies the major structures of the brain such as the  cerebrum, corpus callosum, cerebellum, pons, medulla, thalamus, hypothalamus, pineal gland, and the four ventricles.