About the Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland is located in front of the trachea, under the cartilage called the Adam's apple.
Carotid arteries on both sides of the thyroid gland (carotid arteries).
The shape of the thyroid gland resembles a butterfly. It weighs 20-25 grams.
The thyroid gland is larger in women.
It grows a little more during pregnancy and menstrual periods.
It is the first endocrine gland to develop in the womb.
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It consists of right and left lobes, the two lobes are connected to each other. The structure connecting the two lobes is called "isthmus".
The arteries of the thyroid gland are (artery), and the veins are (ven) >and lymphatic vessels.
It has a rich blood vessel network and lymphatic vessel network.
Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and calcitonin hormone are produced in the thyroid gland. is produced.
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