NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

THYROID GLAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
location of thyroid gland
A
throat
B
brain
C
on top of kidneys
D
None of the above
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: -It is located in the lower, front part of the neck and contains two lobes, the left lobe and the right lobe. Like any other cells in the body, the cells in the thyroid gland have the potential to become cancerous. Signs of cancer in the thyroid are not always obvious.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most thyroid nodules will not cause any symptoms, and people may discover a nodule through a routine check-up. In some cases, people may feel a lump toward the front of the throat and have other symptoms, such as fatigue or mood changes. Most thyroid nodules are harmless and non-cancerous.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thyroid gland is located in the lower front of the neck, below the voice box (larynx) located in the upper part of the neck, and above the collarbones. Thyroid cancer (carcinoma) usually appears as a painless lump in this area.

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