The Thyroid Gland Flashcards
what are the anatomical parts of the thyroid gland?
two lobes and isthmus
at which level in relation to the trachea or larynx, does the isthmus of the thyroid gland lie?
anterior to the trachea (across the 2nd to 4th tracheal rings)
label
anatomical position of strap muscles in relation to thryoid gland?
anterior
anatomical position of SCM in relation to thyroid gland?
lateral
anatomical position of carotid sheath in relation to thyroid gland?
lateral
anatomical position of recurrent laryngeal nerve in relation to thyroid gland
lateral
anatomical position of external laryngeal nerve in relation to thyroid gland?
superior
anatomical psition of parathyroid glands in relation to thyroid gland?
posterior