Thyroid Gland Anatomy

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Description

The thyroid gland is located in the neck where it wraps around the trachea.

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Colloid-containing follicle

Common carotid arteries

Cricoid cartilage

Follicle cells (cuboidal epithelium)

From left subclavian artery

From right subclavian artery

Hyoid bone

Isthmus of the thyroid

Left inferior thyroid artery

Left parathyroid glands

Parafollicular cell

Right inferior thyroid artery

Right parathyroid glands

Superior thyroid artery

Thyroid cartilage

Thyroid follicle cells

Trachea