The _______ gland, shaped somewhat like a shield, lies anterior to the trachea and just below the larynx.

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The description matches the location and shape of the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck and shaped like a butterfly or shield. The parathyroid gland is also located in the neck, but typically consists of four small, round glands located behind or adjacent to the thyroid gland. The thalamus and pituitary gland are located in the brain, not in the neck.

The _______ Gland, Shaped Somewhat Like a Shield, Lies Anterior