What is the Location for the Parathyroid Glands

Question

What is the location for the parathyroid glands?
A)On the anterior surface of the thyroid gland
B)Inferior to the hyoid bone,superficial and lateral to the trachea
C)On or within the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
D)In the parotid space,posterior to the mandibular ramus

Accepted Answer

The parathyroid glands are typically located on or within the posterior surface of the thyroid gland in the neck. There are usually four parathyroid glands, with two located on each side of the thyroid gland.