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.

Type Gland
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name 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 Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the isthmus of thyroid gland?
The Latin name for the isthmus of thyroid gland is isthmus.

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