Two-lobed lymphoid organ located posterior to the sternum.

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The thymus is a two-lobed lymphoid organ located posterior to the sternum. The other options are not located in this area. Cisterna chyli is a sac-like structure at the base of the thoracic duct, MALT refers to diffuse lymphoid tissue located throughout the body, lacteals are lymphatic vessels found in the small intestine, and crypts are indentations or invaginations found in a variety of tissues.

Two-Lobed Lymphoid Organ Located Posterior to the Sternum