thyroglossal duct

ductus thyroglossalis

An embryological anatomical structure that forms an open connection between the initial area of development of the thyroid gland and its final position; it is located exactly midline, between the anterior 2/3rds and posterior 1/3rd of the tongue; this duct normally atrophies and closes off as the foramen cecum before birth.

Type Gland
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure tube
Latin Name ductus thyroglossalis
FMA ID 77274

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thyroglossal duct?
An embryological anatomical structure that forms an open connection between the initial area of development of the thyroid gland and its final position; it is located exactly midline, between the anterior 2/3rds and posterior 1/3rd of the tongue; this duct normally atrophies and closes off as the fo
What body system is the thyroglossal duct part of?
The thyroglossal duct is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the thyroglossal duct?
The Latin name for the thyroglossal duct is ductus thyroglossalis.

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