MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -What are Parathyroid Glands? Parathyroid glands are four small glands of the endocrine system which regulate the calcium in our bodies. Parathyroid glands are located in the neck behind the thyroid where they continuously monitor and regulate blood calcium levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Classically, four PTG are present, but previous research reported fewer and cases of up to 12 glands per patient [2]. Parathyroid glands derive from endodermal tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands situated just below the thyroid glands in the neck. They are usually four in number, two behind each thyroid gland.

Detailed explanation-4: -The parathyroid glands are small pea-sized glands located in the neck just behind the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland. Most people have four parathyroid glands, with two parathyroid glands lying behind each ‘wing’ of the thyroid gland.