Thyro-

T-thyroid is an anatomical term that refers to the thyroid gland and thyroid cartilage. It comes from the Greek words “thyreos”, meaning “shield”, and “-eides”, meaning similar.

The thyroid gland is one of the most important glands in the human body. It produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development of the body. The thyroid gland is located in the neck and consists of two lobes connected by an isthmus.

Anatomically, thyroid means thyroid gland and thyreo means thyroid. Therefore, when we talk about the thyroid gland or thyroid cartilage, we use the term “thyroid-”.

Thyroid is an important term in anatomy and is used to refer to the thyroid gland and thyroid cartilage. This helps to simplify and systematize information about these organs and makes them easier to study and understand.

**The thyroid system** is a complex of organs of the endocrine system, consisting of three independent glands: the thyroid gland, parathyroid and thymus.

In the human body, these organs perform very important functions. Thyroxine - ensures growth, development and vital functions of the body, including respiration