Thyroid & Suprarenal Glands: Page 2 of 6
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| Thyroid Tap on image to enlarge |
| Now add the thyroid. | |
| Add the inferior thyroid arteries. |
Note that the inferior thyroid arteries are branches of the subclavian arteries. The smaller branches of these arteries are not seen.
| Add the superior thyroid arteries, are branches of the left and right external carotid arteries. |
The superior and inferior thyroid arteries also supply to parathyroid glands
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| Posterior thyroid Tap on image to enlarge |
| Add the parathyroid glands. Note that these glands lie in the posterior area of the thyroid. Can you find the two visable inferior parathyroid glands, highlighted in lavender? |