Larynx and thyroid gland, illustration - stock illustration

Illustration showing a ventral view of the larynx with the thyroid gland in situ, demonstrating the spatial relationship between the gland and the underlying laryngeal framework. Visible are the thyroid cartilage, the cricoid cartilage and several upper tracheal rings. The hyoid bone is located superiorly, marking the transition to the pharyngeal structures. A small portion of the epiglottic cartilage is visible just above the hyoid. The thyroid gland is shown in its typical anatomical position, anterior to the cricoid cartilage and upper tracheal rings and inferior to the thyroid cartilage. To reveal the underlying structures, one lobe of the gland is rendered partially transparent