ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -In its anatomic position, the thyroid gland lies posterior to the sternothyroid and sternohyoid muscles, wrapping around the cricoid cartilage and tracheal rings. It is located inferior to the laryngeal thyroid cartilage, typically corresponding to the vertebral levels C5-T1.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland is a bilobed gland located in the anterior neck in front of the trachea (windpipe), and larynx (voice box). The thyroid is divided into right and left lobes, isthmus, and pyramidal lobe. The gland is very vascular.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple (larynx). It is butterfly-shaped and consists of two lobes located either side of the windpipe (trachea).