MICROANATOMY

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 human thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and wraps around the trachea just below the cricoid cartilage (Figure 3.1). The two large lateral lobes that comprise the bulk of the gland lie on either side of the trachea and are connected by a thin isthmus.