The isthmus of thyroid gland in the middle is located anterior to the 2-4th tracheal rings, connecting left and right lateral lobes. Sometimes, it can be seen that a pyramidal lobe protrudes upwards from isthmus of thyroid gland. The lobe is of varying lengths, and the longest can reach ...
Any surgeon performing thyroid surgery needs to have intimate knowledge of the anatomy of the thyroid gland and its surrounding structures as well as the large numbers of variations they might encounter. Thyroid hormone plays an important role in the function of practically all human organs and ...
1.1 Overview and arrangement of the structures of the neck 1.2 Muscles and regions of the neck 1.3 Blood vessels and nerves of the neck 1.4 Thyroid gland 1.5 The root of the neck and instruction for dissection 1.6 Dissection of Neck 2 Chapter 2 Thorax 2.1 Introduction, thoracic wall and di...
1.1 Overview and arrangement of the structures of the neck 1.2 Muscles and regions of the neck 1.3 Blood vessels and nerves of the neck 1.4 Thyroid gland 1.5 The root of the neck and instruction for dissection 1.6 Dissection of Neck 2 Chapter 2 Thorax 2.1 Introduction, thoracic wall and di...
Parathyroid gland, endocrine gland occurring in all vertebrate species from amphibia upward, usually located close to and behind the thyroid gland. Humans usually have four parathyroid glands, each composed of closely packed epithelial cells separated by
Anatomy, a field in the biological sciences concerned with the identification and description of the body structures of living things.
thyroid vein drains the inferior part of the gland and drains into the internal jugular vein. the inferior thyroid veins arise from a thyroid venous plexus which also connects to the middle and superior thyroid veins. the left and right inferior thyroid veins drain into the left and right ...
Suspensory Ligament of Thyroid Gland (Right) Function The buccopharyngeal fascia anchors some of the fibers of buccinator muscle to enable coordination of the mouth and pharynx and playing a role in chewing and swallowing (Stecco & Hammer, 2014). ...
Thyroid gland and vessels Thymus gland or remnants Lateral: Carotid arteries Inferior thyroid arteries Recurrent laryngeal nerves Vagus nerves Lungs and pleura Related videos 9:02 Anatomy of the Trachea 6:42 Anatomy of the Esophagus Sign up to unlock or Login Microscopic Anatomy The trac...
The oesophagus, trachea and thyroid gland were grouped as they represent only few anatomical structures of this module. The arteries and veins of the face and neck were labeled focusing on large trunks emerging from the external carotid artery or draining into the jugular vein system. The peripher...