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Overview of the Parathyroid Glands

Parathyroid gland

Parathyroid gland

The parathyroid gland in relation to the thyroid gland. They are located on the posterior surface of the lobes.

This is an illustration of the parathyroid gland in relation to the thyroid gland. They are located on the posterior surface of the lobes. The two parathyroid glands on each side of the thryoid gland that are positioned higher are called the superior parathyroid glands, while the lower two are called the inferior parathyroid glands.

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