Unpaired thyroid venous plexus

Plexus venosus thyreoideus impar

  • Latin synonym: Plexus venosus thyroideus impar
  • Synonym: Unpaired thyroid plexus
  • Related terms: Unpaired thyroid plexus

Definition

The unpaired thyroid plexus is situated anterior to the trachea and below the caudal border of the thyroid gland, and drains into the inferior thyroid vein.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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