Parathyroid Gland

Parathyroid Gland

The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone. Humans usually have four parathyroid glands, which are usually located on the rear surface of the thyroid gland, or, in rare cases, within the thyroid gland itself or in the chest. Parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones.

Read more about Parathyroid Gland:  Anatomy, History, Physiology, Role in Disease, Embryology and Evolution, Additional Images