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Where is the thyroid gland located in the neck?

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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, 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