The Thyroid Gland Flashcards
1
Q
The thyroid gland
A
Lies against and around front larynx and trachea
Below thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple)
Isthmus extends from 2nd to 3rd rings of the trachea
2 lobes joined by isthmus
“Bow tie” shape and location
Parathyroid and thyroid are distinct glands
