The thyroid is an endocrine gland which regulates body metabolism through the production of thyroid hormones. It is located under the Adam's apple, on the trachea. It weighs between 15-30 grams and is formed by two lobes in butterfly shape on either side of the trachea.
Anatomy of the thyroid
The thyroid gland has butterfly shaped and consists of two lobes connected by the isthmus. This gland is located at the front of the neck, the height of the vertebrae C5-T1. Overlies the surrounding her trachea to subsequently reach the esophagus.
The thyroid is supplied by two arteries: the superior thyroid and inferior thyroid; and drains venous flow through three veins: the superior thyroid vein, middle thyroid vein and the inferior thyroid vein.
Thyroid physiology
The thyroid gland involved in the production of thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine called. These hormones regulate metabolism and influence growth and function of other organ systems. Iodine is an essential component of these hormones.
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Dr. Diaz Conradi has made since 1990 over 3,200 interventions in Laparoscopic Surgery, covering all types of digestive diseases (liver, gallbladder, bile duct, pancreas, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum), spleen, morbid obesity (bands and by-pass), adrenal surgery and emergency surgery (abdominal trauma, acute appendicitis, cholecystitis, intestinal obstruction, perforation of hollow viscera and urgent adnexal pathology). In addition, he is a frequent speaker and lecturer at the Universidad San Pablo CEU.
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Anatomy of the thyroid 
