Anatomy of Thyroid Gland: Overview, Structure, Function and Hormones

Anatomy of Thyroid Gland: Overview, Structure, Function and Hormones

The thyroid gland is located in the anterior neck and spans the C5-T1 vertebrae. It consists of two lobes (left and right), which are connected by a central isthmus anteriorly – this produces a butterfly-shape appearance.

The lobes of the thyroid gland are wrapped around the cricoid cartilage and superior rings of the trachea. The gland is located within the visceral compartment of the neck (along with the trachea, oesophagus and pharynx). This compartment is bound by the pretracheal fascia….

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Dr Jineshwar A. Yaligouda

Dr Jineshwar A. Yaligouda - M.D. (Hom), Professor & H.O.D Department of Human Anatomy, Gulabrao Patil Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Miraj. Maharashtra, India; N.S.S. Programme Officer Under. MUHS Nashik, Maharashtra, India.