Median Eminence

**Definition:** Raised area at the infundibular region of the HYPOTHALAMUS at the floor of the BRAIN, ventral to the THIRD VENTRICLE and adjacent to the ARCUATE NUCLEUS OF HYPOTHALAMUS. It contains the terminals of hypothalamic neurons and the capillary network of hypophyseal portal system, thus serving as a neuroendocrine link between the brain and the PITUITARY GLAND.

**Tree numbers:** - A06.688.178.750 - A06.688.357.500 - A08.186.211.180.497.352.435.249 - A08.186.211.200.317.357.352.435.249 - A08.713.049.750 - A08.713.357.500

**Synonyms:** - Eminentia Mediana - Medial Eminence