GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in your neck. It makes two hormones that are secreted into the blood: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are necessary for all the cells in your body to work normally.

Detailed explanation-2: -The English name thyroid gland is derived from the medical Latin used by Wharton – glandula thyreoidea. Glandula means ‘gland’ in Latin, and thyreoidea can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word , meaning ‘shield-like/shield-shaped’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped organ and is situated at the front of the neck in the lower part of the throat and consists of two connected lobes on either side of the trachea. The lower end of the lobes is connected by thyroid isthmus which is a thin band of connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thyroid gland is a ductless endocrine gland situated in the anterior/front portion of the neck. It roughly resembles the shape of a butterfly. It is also one of the largest endocrine glands, weighing an average of 25 – 30 g.