MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The thymus gland is in the chest, between the lungs and behind the breastbone or sternum. It is just in front of and above the heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thymus gland is located in the anterior part of the chest, right behind the breastbone (or the sternum) and between the lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -[1] The thymus is the organ primarily responsible for the production and maturation of immune cells; including small lymphocytes that protect the body against foreign antigens. The thymus is the source of cells that will live in the lymphoid tissues and supports their maturation and proper function.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thymus gland is centered in the front of the chest, behind the breastbone. It extends into the neck and down to the diaphragm, and about halfway towards the spine on either side of the middle of the chest. The center portion of the chest, between the lungs, is known as the mediastinum.