Pituitary Gland|Master Gland  Overview: The pituitary gland  is a complex endocrine gland. It regulates the functions of other endocrine glands through its hormones. It controls the activity of different glands through its secretions. Therefore, it is also known as the 'Master gland' of the endocrine system. It is also known as Hypophysis.   Keywords: Endocrine|Gland|Adenohypophysis|Neurohypophysis|CRH|Releasing factor| Hormones|Factors|Sella turcica | Hypothalamus|Master gland| Location : The pituitary gland is situated at the base of the brain, behind the bridge of the nose. It is a continuity of the hypothalamus and seems to protrude from its bottom at the brain base, in the center of the Middle cranial fossa. This is present in the hypophysial fossa of the sphenoid bones, surrounded by a bony cavity known as 'sella turcica' and covered by 'diaphragm sella' –a dural fold . The hypophysial fossa is the deepest part of "sella turcica."