Thyroid gland Embryology, Anatomy and Physiology

Abstract Thyroid gland is an important endocrine organ. It structure and function of thyroid gland were discovered during 17 is being done since early 19 th century, perfected by Theodre Kocher in early 20 the first endocrine gland to deve anatomical relations of thyroid are recurrent laryngeal nerve, parathyroid glands and external laryngeal nerve with variations. Thyroid gland sec Thyroxine has effects on all organs of body and its secretion is regulated by Pituitary. Present article throws light on some historical aspects, embryology, anatomy and physiology of thyroid gland based on relevant articles and textbook