Thyroid gland Flashcards

1
Q

What is the thyroid gland?

A

Endocrine gland located in front of the neck

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2
Q

What are the anatomical parts of the thyroid gland?

A

Right and left lobes and isthmus

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3
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At what level does the isthmus of the thyroid gland lie?

A

Between C5 and T1

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6
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How are the strap muscles of the neck related to the thyroid gland?

A

Anterior and lateral

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7
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How is the SCM related to the thyroid gland?

A

Anterior and lateral

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8
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How is the carotid sheath related to the thyroid gland?

A

Posterior and lateral

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9
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How is the recurrent laryngeal nerve related to the thyroid gland?

A

Inferior and posterior

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10
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How is the external laryngeal nerve related to the thyroid gland?

A

Anterior and superior

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11
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How is the parathyroid glands related to the thyroid gland?

A

Posterior- Not visible

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