Tubercle of Zuckerkandl, Thyroid Gland
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Tubercle of Zuckerkandl is the posterior extension of the lateral lobe of Thyroid gland.
It can be used to identify the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve.
The tubercle of Zuckerkandl points towards the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve, during thyroidectomy, as shown.
Thyroid gland is the largest gland in our body.It is located in the front of your neck just below the Adams Apple.
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