Anatomical relations of thyroid gland

The thyroid gland is related to numerous structures, including the infrahyoid and superficial neck muscles anterolateral, carotid sheath posterolateral, prevertebral fascia, spine and parathyroid glands posterior, and cricothyroid muscle, larynx, recurrent laryngeal nerve, the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve, trachea and esophagus medial.