isthmus of thyroid gland

isthmus

A narrow median bridge that joins together the lower thirds of the two lateral (right and left) lobes of the thyroid gland and usually covers the second and the third tracheal rings; the thyroid isthmus is variable in presence and size, can change shape and size, and can encompass a cranially extending pyramid lobe (lobus pyramidalis or processus pyramidalis), remnant of the thyroglossal duct.

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Type Gland
Système corporel Nerveux
Structure parente organ part
Nom latin isthmus
FMA ID 49178

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the isthmus of thyroid gland?

A narrow median bridge that joins together the lower thirds of the two lateral (right and left) lobes of the thyroid gland and usually covers the second and the third tracheal rings; the thyroid isthmus is variable in presence and size, can change shape and size, and can encompass a cranially extend

What body system is the isthmus of thyroid gland part of?

The isthmus of thyroid gland is part of the Nerveux.

What is the Latin name for the isthmus of thyroid gland?

The Latin name for the isthmus of thyroid gland is isthmus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49178 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001609 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.