Adrenal glands anatomy
Also known as: adrenal, adrenal gland, suprarenal
Glands on top of each kidney producing cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline.
Overview page. A full anatomy article for the adrenal glands has not been written yet; below are the modelled structures, the system it belongs to and every clinical topic that mentions it.
Structures in the atlas 2
The modelled pieces that make up the adrenal glands in the 3D atlas. Each opens in the explorer.
The endocrine in brief
Endocrine glands release hormones into the blood to regulate metabolism, growth, stress responses and reproduction. The pituitary, hanging from the base of the brain, controls most other glands. The adrenal glands cap the kidneys, producing cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline. The pineal body, which sets the sleep-wake rhythm, is modelled with the brain; the thyroid gland is not included in this release.