The parathyroid glands are tiny, round structures usually found embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. Most people have four parathyroid glands. The primary functional cells of the pa...The parathyroid glands are tiny, round structures usually found embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. Most people have four parathyroid glands. The primary functional cells of the parathyroid glands are the chief cells that release parathyroid hormone to help maintain calcium homeostasis.
The parathyroid glands are tiny, round structures usually found embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. A thick connective tissue capsule separates the glands from the thyroid tissue. ...The parathyroid glands are tiny, round structures usually found embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. A thick connective tissue capsule separates the glands from the thyroid tissue. Most people have four parathyroid glands, but occasionally there are more in tissues of the neck or chest. The function of one type of parathyroid cells, the oxyphil cells, is not clear. The primary functional cells of the parathyroid glands are the chief cells.
