The Pituitary Gland is located in a
small bony cavity at the base of the brain. A stalk links
the pituitary to the hypothalamus, which controls release of
pituitary hormones.
The location and
roles of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. Images
from Purves et al., Life: The Science of Biology,
4th Edition, by Sinauer Associates (www.sinauer.com) and WH
Freeman (www.whfreeman.com)
