Endocrinology Slides – Thyroid Anatomy and Physiology (2025) Jason Ryan, MD, MPH

Description

This educational material details the structure and function of the thyroid gland, covering gross anatomy, blood supply, and embryology including the formation of the thyroglossal duct and common pathologies like thyroglossal duct cysts and ectopic thyroid. Histology of follicular and parafollicular cells is described, along with the synthesis and metabolic effects of thyroid hormones (T3, T4) and Calcitonin, emphasizing their roles in metabolic rate, oxygen demand, and cardiac function.