Where is bruit heard in thyroid gland
Thrill is felt in the upper pole of the thyroid and also bruit on auscultation. It is because in the upper pole, superior thyroid aery enters the gland superficially and so thrill and bruit can easily be felt. In the lower pole inferior thyroid aery enters the gland from deeper plane and so thrill cannot be felt. Reference: SRB's Manual of Surgery, 6th Edition, page no = 463.
Upper pole
Lower pole
Middle pole
Lateral side
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