Parathyroid Gland Flashcards

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Arterial Supply of the Parathyroid Gland

A

Superior (ext carotid) and inferior thyroid (thyrocervical trunk of subclavian).

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Venous drainage of the Parathyroid Gland

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Superior and middle thyroid (int jugular) and inferior thyroid (brachiocephalic).

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Nerve innervation of the Parathyroid Gland

A

Cervical plexus.

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Lymphatic drainage of the Parathyroid Gland

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Deep cervical nodes.

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embryonic orgin

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Inferior parathyroid arises from between 3rd and 4th pharnygeal; superior parathyroid and parafollicular cells arise from below 4th pharyngeal arch

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