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2 lis 2024 · The thyroid gland is an endocrine structure located in the neck. It plays a key role in regulating the metabolic rate of the body. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the thyroid gland – its position, blood supply, and clinical correlations.
15 sie 2024 · The thyroid gland is a single midline endocrine organ in the anterior neck responsible for thyroid hormone production which lies in the visceral space completely enveloped by pretracheal fascia (middle layer of the deep cervical fascia). Gross anatomy.
14 cze 2023 · The superior thyroid artery (arising from the external carotid artery) and the inferior thyroid artery (originating from the thyrocervical branch of the subclavian artery) bring oxygenated, nutrient rich blood to the thyroid gland.
24 lip 2023 · The thyroid gland has an extremely rich blood supply and is estimated to be six times as vascular as the kidney and relatively three to four times more vascular than the brain. It receives blood from the superior and inferior thyroid arteries.
24 lip 2023 · The superior thyroid artery (STA) arising from the external carotid artery (ECA), and the inferior thyroid artery (ITA) branching from the thyrocervical trunk create the blood supply to the thyroid gland.
6 lis 2024 · This rich blood supply is essential for the gland’s endocrine function, as it ensures the efficient release of hormones into the bloodstream. Arteries: Superior Thyroid Artery: Arising from the external carotid artery, the superior thyroid artery supplies the upper portions of the thyroid gland. It descends to the gland, giving off multiple ...
The functional unit of the thyroid gland is the follicle, a roughly spherical group of cells arranged around a protein-rich storage material called colloid. The follicular cells are orientated with their bases near the capillary blood supply and the apices abutting the colloid.
