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Thyroid Anatomy

Dr. George Tershakovec, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital, describes what a butterfly-shaped gland is and its function. He describes the isthmus and pyramidal lobe, besides the strap muscles. He also says in the thyroid’ backsides there are four glands.

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