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Pineal gland. Pineal gland or epiphysis (in red in back of the brain). The pineal gland, also known as the pineal body, conarium or epiphysis cerebri, is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. The shape of the gland resembles a pine cone, hence its name. The pineal gland is located in the epithalamus, near the center of the brain, between the two hemispheres, tucked in a groove where the two halves of the thalamus join.
Print. Share. The pineal gland is a small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland located near the center of the brain between the two hemispheres. Itâs small, only 5-8mm, and is sometimes visible in head scans as calcification can occur due to toxin or fluoride accumulation.he pineal gland is part of the endocrine system. Like other endocrine system glands, such as the pituitary and thyroid, its primary function is hormone secretion, specifically, secretion of melatonin. Melatonin is important for sexual development, metabolic function, and sleep-wake cycle regulation.