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Parathyroid Glands
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Parathyroid Glands
Location
- posterior surface of fibrous capsule of thyroid gland
- superior pair= 1cm superior to entry point of inferior thyroid artery
- inferior pair= 1cm inferior to entry point of inferior thyroid artery
Functions
- secretes parathyroid hormones- controls calcium metabolism
- balance of Calcium and phosphorous in the blood is NB
Blood Supply
- Arterial
- inferior thyroid arteries
- Venous Drainage
- Parathyroid veins drain to a network of veins on the anterior surface of the thyroid and trachea
- Arterial
Embryology
- Superior parathyroid glands develop from 4th pharyngeal pouch
- Inferior parathyroid glands develop from 3rd pharyngeal pouch
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- Anatomy Mind Map on Parathyroid Glands, created by biancakroukam on 23/02/2014.
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