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thyroid gland - Anatomy of the thyroid gland

How many lobes does the thyroid gland have?

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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 consists of two oblong lobes located on either side of the trachea. These two lobes are connected by a narrow band of tissue known as the isthmus.1