Preferred Label : pars distalis of adenohypophysis;
Uberon definition : The distal part of adenohypophysis: the part that makes up the main body of the gland.;
Uberon synonym : pars anterior of adenohypophysis; distal part of hypophysis; pars distalis of anterior lobe of pituitary gland; pars glandularis of adenohypophysis;
Uberon related term : distal part of the hypophysis; pars distalis lobi anterioris hypophyseos; pars distalis; anterior lobe; pars glandularis; pars distalis adenohypophyseos;
Uberon broad term : DHP; pars anterior;
Uberon Homology note : It (the hypophysis) develops embryonically in all vertebrates from two ectodermal
evaginations that meet and unite. An infundibulum grows ventrally from the diencephalon
of the brain, and Rathke's pouch extends dorsally from the roof of the developing
mouth, or stomodaeum. The infundibulum remains connected to the floor of the diencephalon,
which becomes the hypothalamus, and gives rise to the part of the gland known as the
neurohypophysis. (...) Rathke's pouch loses its connection with the stomodaeum in
most adult vertebrates and gives rise to the rest of the gland, the adenohypophysis.
(...) A well-developed hypophyseal system with functional connections to the hypothalamus
is unique to craniates.[well established][VHOG];
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)