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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.
The blood supply of the thyroid gland comes from tewo sources. the superior thyroid artery arises from the external carotid artery and the inferior thyroid artery arises from the thyrocervical truck which is a branch of the subclavian artery.
14 cze 2023 · The goal of this article is to discuss the embryology, anatomy, brief histology, and neurovascular supply of the thyroid gland. Further details regarding thyroid hormone synthesis and the key functions of the gland will also be addressed.
In this specimen we can see the blood vessels supplying the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a highly vascular gland. It is supplied by the superior and the inferior thyroid arteries and sometimes by an additional artery known as the arteria thyroidea ima.
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.
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 ...
