Thyroglossal duct
System
Endocrine
SNOMED CT
308822005
Thyroglossal duct
Definition
An embryological anatomical structure that forms an open connection between the initial area of development of the thyroid gland and its final position; it is located exactly midline, between the anterior 2/3rds and posterior 1/3rd of the tongue; this duct normally atrophies and closes off as the foramen cecum before birth.
Also known as ductus thyroglossus — per UBERON
The Thyroglossal duct is a part of the Endocrine.