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Anterior Lobe of Pituitary Gland

The anterior lobe of pituitary gland (adenohypophysis) is the glandular portion of the hypophysis and the main gland of the endocrine system. It co…

Cerebral Ventricles

The cerebral ventricles are the four fluid-filled cavities located in the human brain. Since these four cavities are interconnected, they are often …

Meninges

The meninges are the three connective-tissue membranes which envelop the brain and spinal cord in human beings and the rest of vertebrate animals. T…

Arachnoid Membrane

The arachnoid membrane is the cobweb-like middle layer of the meninges. It lies below the dura mater and over the pia mater . It is an avascular lay…

Pia Mater

The pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges that lies below and adjacent to the arachnoid. It follows the surface of the brain and spinal c…

Dura Mater

The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges, which cover both the brain and the spinal cord . It is thick and strong, since it is compose…

Thalamus

The thalamus is a large constellation of nerve cells that form an ovoid mass of grey matter in the base of the brain . It is located between the mid…

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