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  2. Thymus: The Function of the Gland & Why it is Important - ...

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    Where is the thymus located? The location of your thymus gland is in your upper chest behind your breastbone (sternum). It sits between your lungs in a part of your chest called the mediastinum.

  3. Thymus Location and Function - Verywell Health

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    The thymus is located in the chest, behind the sternum (breastbone). It is part of the lymphatic system and plays an important role in the immune system by creating lymphocytes called T cells. These cells find and destroy pathogens like bacteria circulating in the bloodstream.

  4. The thymus gland is located in the chest behind the breastbone. Its functions include producing white blood cells known as T cells, which aid in immunity.

  5. Thymus Function, Location & Definition | Body Maps - Healthline

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    The thymus is a lymphoid gland comprised of two identically sized lobes, located behind the sternum (breastbone) but in front of the heart. It derives its name from a resemblance it bears...

  6. Thymus - Wikipedia

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    The thymus is located in the upper front part of the chest, in the anterior superior mediastinum, behind the sternum, and in front of the heart. It is made up of two lobes, each consisting of a central medulla and an outer cortex, surrounded by a capsule.

  7. Thymus: Anatomy, histology and function - Kenhub

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    The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ located in the mediastinum. It consists of two lobes connected by an isthmus. Histologically, the thymus is divided into lobules, each one consisting of a central medulla and a peripheral cortex. The thymus is an essential component of our immune systems.

  8. Thymus Gland: Functions, Health Problems, and More - WebMD

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    Thymus gland location. Your thymus gland is between your ascending aorta and sternum . It is in the space between your lungs, which is also home to your heart, esophagus, and lymph...

  9. Thymus Gland Location. The thymus is a soft organ located behind the breastbone and between the lungs. In relation to the organs in the human body, the thymus is a two-lobed structure that lies almost on top of the heart and traces up along the trachea.

  10. Location. The thymus is located in the mediastinum, the central compartment of the thoracic cavity. It sits behind the sternum, specifically in the anterior superior mediastinum, and lies in front of the heart and major blood vessels such as the aorta.

  11. Thymus Gland Role in Your Immune System - Verywell Health

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    The thymus gland, located behind the breastbone and between the lungs, plays a vital role in the immune system. This small organ makes white blood cells, called T-cells, and is important in fighting off infection. It also plays a messaging role in the endocrine system.