The _____ gland,an endocrine gland,can be palpated within the midline cervical area.

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The thyroid gland,an endocrine gland,can be palpated on a patient within the midline cervical area.The parathyroid glands are located close to or within the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland but cannot be palpated in a patient.The parotid is located irregularly from the zygomatic arch down to the posterior border of the lower jaw; the parotid has a small part that can be palpated on a patient in the buccal region as well as in the zygomatic region.The submandibular can also be palpated in the neck region but not in the midline.

The _____ Gland,an Endocrine Gland,can Be Palpated Within the Midline