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

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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 portion of the lower neck, situated below the larynx. Anatomically, the gland consists of two oblong lobes that lie on either side of the trachea. These two lobes are connected by a narrow band of tissue known as the isthmus.12