Mnemonic

Anterior Pituitary Hormones — FLAT PIG

A mnemonic for the six hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

Expansion

FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, Insulin-like (IGF), GH

Expansion

  • F — FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone)
  • L — LH (Luteinising hormone)
  • A — ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophic hormone)
  • T — TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone)
  • P — Prolactin
  • I — IGF / somatomedin (released in response to GH)
  • G — GH (Growth hormone)