#posterior_pituitary_gland__posteriorpituitarygland__posterior_pituitary__posteriorpituitary__neurohypophysis__neurohypophysi__pars_nervosa the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
supertype: endocrine_gland__endocrinegland__ductless_gland any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
part of: pituitary_gland
part: pars_intermedia a thin piece of tissue that has become part of the posterior pituitary
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