4. Hypothalamus â (âhypoâ = below), the most ventral part of the. diencephalon; it is the most signiï¬cant component of the diencephalon. from a clinical standpoint because lesions result in abnormalities in. endocrine, limbic and/or autonomic function.
The plural of leaf is leaves. The plural of leaf is leaves. 1  In most plant species, leaves are broad and flat.  The longest leaves are those of the Raffia palm. They can grow to be up to 25 m long and 3 m wide.
Leaf Type. LEAF TYPES. When discussing the structure of leaves, it is best to start in the most basic concept: Leaf Type. A leaf can be either simple or compound. This concept is determined by determining the position of the bud. SIMPLE - If the bud is located in the axil (where the petiole attaches to the stem) of a single leaf. COMPOUND - The leaf is divided into multiple leaflets. Simple (left) and Compound (right) leaf types . Simple Leaf. A simple leaf is a single leaf that attaches to the stem. Palmate Leaf. A palmate leaf is a compound leaf that has smaller leaflets attaching to a common point. The whole structure is palm-like and shaped like the palm of your hand. Pinnate Leaf