Embryology Of The Thyroid Glnad Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the thyroid gland initially appear?
A
Junction between anterior two thirds and posterior third of the tongue.
2
Q
In what form does it descend and through what structure?
A
Diverticulum
Thyroglossal duct
3
Q
Roughly how many weeks into gestation does it develop?
A
3-4 weeks
4
Q
When does it begin to descend?
A
4-7 week gestation
