ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -It consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea, just below the larynx or voice box. The two lobes are connected by a narrow band of tissue called the isthmus. Internally, the gland consists of follicles, which produce thyroxine and triiodothyronine hormones. These hormones contain iodine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland lies in the front of your neck in a position just below your Adam’s apple. It is made up of two lobes-the right lobe and the left lobe, each about the size of a plum cut in half-and these two lobes are joined by a small bridge of thyroid tissue called the isthmus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly with two wings or lobes on either side of the windpipe that are joined together by a bridge of tissue, called the isthmus, which crosses over the front of the windpipe.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thyroid has two sides called lobes that lie on either side of your windpipe, and is usually connected by a strip of thyroid tissue known as an isthmus.

Detailed explanation-5: -Two capsules completely cover the thyroid gland. The true capsule is made up of fibro-elastic connective tissue.