Station2: The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands Flashcards
The thyroid gland is located between the
Vertebral level of C5 to T1 and between the cricoid cartilage and 6th tracheal ring
The isthmus lies opposite the
2nd to 3rd tracheal rings
What are the 3 strap muscles that overlie the thyroid gland
Sternothyroid
Sternohyoid
Omohyoid
Name the 2 nerves that supply the muscles of the vocal cords and describe their location in relation to the thyroid
Recurrent laryngeal- runs between the trachea and oesophagus
Superior laryngeal- lateral to pharynx
From which major artery in the neck does the superior thyroid artery rise
Common Carotid
From which artery does the inferior thyroid artery arise
Subclavian artery
Into which vein does the superior thyroid vein drain
Internal jugular vein
Into which vein does the middle thyroid vein drain
Internal jugular vein
Into which vein does the inferior thyroid vein drain
Brachiocephalic vein
What type of cell do you see lining the follicle
Simple cuboidal epithelium
What colour do colloid stain
Pink
What hormones does the thyroid secrete
Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3)
What is the arterial supply of the parathyroid glands
Inferior thyroid arteries
What is the venous drainage of the parathyroid gland
Internal jugular vein
What cells are seen in the histology of parathyroid gland
Chief cells
Oxyphil
