Failure of descent of thyroid analage can be seen in the tongue______________?

Correct answer: C. Near the base of tongue close to foramen caecum

  • A. In anterior 2/3 of dorsal aspect
  • B. In posterior 1/3 of dorsal aspect
  • C. Near the base of tongue close to foramen caecum
  • D. In anterior 2/3 of inferior surface

Explanation

A thyroid remnant caused by failure of descent may occur at the tongue base as a lingual thyroid. Its classic site is near the foramen caecum, along the embryonic thyroglossal duct path.

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