MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

THYROID

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is thyroid gland located?
A
In the neck
B
At the base of the spine
C
In the abdomen
D
In the brain
Explanation: 

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 most obvious symptom of subacute thyroiditis is pain in the neck caused by a swollen and inflamed thyroid gland. Sometimes, the pain can spread (radiate) to the jaw or ears. The thyroid gland may be painful and swollen for weeks or, in rare cases, months.

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