About Lesson
The Ultimo-Branchial Gland
- Typically, the gland is small and paired and is situated in the transverse septum between the abdominal cavity and sinus venosus just ventral to the esophagus or near the thyroid gland.
- Embryonically the gland develops from the haryngeal epithelium near the fifth gill arch.
- The gland secretes the hormone calcitonin which regulates calcium metabolism.