Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Anatomy Diagram #212854 (License: Personal Use)

This schematic depicts the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, with the hypothalamus positioned above the pituitary gland, which is divided into two functional lobes: the hormone-secreting anterior pituitary and the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) that stores and releases hypothalamic hormones. The anterior lobe is shown in orange, derived from oral ectoderm, while the posterior lobe, in purple, originates from neural tissue and remains directly connected via the infundibulum.

Used in medical textbooks, online anatomy courses, and endocrinology resources to explain hormonal regulation; targets students, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking foundational knowledge of the HPA axis.