Which Statement Is NOT True About the Thyroid Gland

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the thyroid gland?

• A) It is connected across the midline by the isthmus.
• B) It is composed of right and left lobes.
• C) It lies anterior to the trachea.
• D) In cross-section, it is outlined posterolaterally by the common carotid artery (CCA) and internal jugular vein (IJV), and anteriorly by the longus colli muscle.

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