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How is the thyroid gland positioned in relation to the larynx?

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Detailed anatomical illustration of the human thyroid gland and surrounding structures, showing the right and left lobes, isthmus, nearby arteries, veins, nerves, lymph nodes, and cartilage in the neck. — thyroid gland Human thyroid gland.

The thyroid gland is located in the anterior part of the lower neck, positioned directly below the larynx (voice box).1

While the thyroid gland is situated below the larynx, it is important to distinguish it from the thyroid cartilage, which is a structural component of the larynx itself. The thyroid cartilage forms the Adam's apple and serves to protect the vocal cords. In contrast, the thyroid gland consists of two lobes that lie on either side of the trachea and are connected by a narrow band of tissue called the isthmus.234