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Which embryonic structure gives rise to the inferior parathyroid glands?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the inferior parathyroid glands?
- Second pharyngeal pouch
- Third pharyngeal pouch (correct)
- Fourth pharyngeal pouch
- Fifth pharyngeal pouch
What allows the parathyroid glands to move freely within a 'pseudocapsule'?
What allows the parathyroid glands to move freely within a 'pseudocapsule'?
- True capsule
- Pretracheal fascia (correct)
- Thyroid nodules
- Esophagus color
Where may the superior parathyroid glands be found when enlarged?
Where may the superior parathyroid glands be found when enlarged?
- Retrotracheal space
- Peritonsillar space
- Retroesophageal or paraesophageal space (correct)
- Retropharyngeal space
What is a distinguishing feature between parathyroid glands and thyroid nodules in terms of mobility?
What is a distinguishing feature between parathyroid glands and thyroid nodules in terms of mobility?
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Where might intrathyroidal parathyroid glands be found?
Where might intrathyroidal parathyroid glands be found?
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What is the approximate percentage of intrathyroidal parathyroid glands reported?
What is the approximate percentage of intrathyroidal parathyroid glands reported?
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Where do most inferior parathyroid glands tend to be located?
Where do most inferior parathyroid glands tend to be located?
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What is a possible location for missed parathyroid tumors in the anterior superior mediastinum?
What is a possible location for missed parathyroid tumors in the anterior superior mediastinum?
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'Color similarity to which structure helps in identifying missing superior parathyroid glands?'
'Color similarity to which structure helps in identifying missing superior parathyroid glands?'
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