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The thyroid gland develops from an endodermal thickening in the embryonic pharynx. As the gland descends into the neck, it is connected to the tongue by the thyroglossal duct. The thyroid reaches its final location in front of the trachea by the second month of gestation.
The thyroid gland in adults is a bilobed structure in the front of the neck, joined by an isthmus. It has a highly vascular structure and lies anterior to the trachea, below the larynx. The posterior surface of the isthmus adheres to the trachea.
During surgery or dissection, it is important to understand the anatomy and development of the thyroid gland to avoid injury to
The thyroid gland develops from an endodermal thickening in the embryonic pharynx. As the gland descends into the neck, it is connected to the tongue by the thyroglossal duct. The thyroid re…