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Where is the thyroid gland located?
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human endocrine system
The principal glands of the female and male human endocrine systems.
The thyroid gland is located in the anterior part of the lower neck, situated below the larynx (voice box).1
Anatomically, the gland consists of two oblong lobes positioned on either side of the trachea (windpipe), which are joined together by a narrow band of tissue known as the isthmus.2