Veins of the thyroid gland (English)

Anterior view of the neck region with the thyroid gland and its venous supply. The hyoid bone, thyrohyoid membrane, larynx, and trachea are depicted. Venous drainage of the superior aspect of the thyroid gland occurs via the thyroid venous plexus and the superior and middle thyroid vein that empty into the internal jugular vein. The inferior thyroid vein drains the inferior aspect of the thyroid gland and empties into the brachiocephalic vein. Venous drainage of the parathyroid glands occurs via the thyroid venous plexus and the thyroid veins.