With the thyroid gland retracted forward and the internal ... of the inferior thyroid artery (Fig. 4) and the recurrent laryngeal nerve and revealing the pharynx and true esophagus.

Thyroid nodules are lumps that occur in the thyroid gland in the front of the throat. There may be no symptoms, but people may feel a bump in the neck. Thyroid nodules can be a sign of iodine ...

The adrenal glands are two small glands located on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones that help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, the immune system, physical stress response, and other ...

TSH results may seem counterintuitive. A high TSH level suggests an underactive thyroid gland, while a low TSH levels indicate an overactive thyroid. TSH influences the production of thyroid hormones, ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) anatomy is designed to supply function to most muscles of the larynx (voice box). It branches from the vagus nerve ...