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Pituitary gland

recessus infundibularis (recessus neurohypophysialis, NAA)
ependymal layer of the infundibular stalk
fiber layer of the infundibular stalk
glandular or palisade layer of the infundibular stalk
pia mater
arachnoidea

Infundibular stem of the pituitary gland of a pigeon (HE)

The infundibular stalk has a similar composition as the median eminence. The glandular layer is relatively reduced, the capillary network is less dense.