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The sella turcica (English: Sella Turcica) is one of the most prominent and little-studied structures of the brain. It is located in the middle cranial fossa, which is located behind the base of the skull. Below we will tell you what the sella turcica is, what functions it performs and what studies patients can be referred for.

Anatomy of the sella turcica The anatomical sella turcica is a small depression formed by the two curved hippocampal gyri and the parietal lobe, which lies directly below the pituitary gland. Inside the sella is the central gland of the endocrine system, which acts as an independent hormonal center of the body. IN