What is Quadriglandular?

Quadriglandular refers to something that has four glands. In anatomy, the term is used to describe structures or organs that have four distinct glands or groups of glands.

For example, the thyroid gland is a quadriglandular gland because it consists of four lobes: two lateral lobes and two medial lobes. Similarly, the parathyroid glands are quadriglandular because they are composed of four small glands located behind the thyroid gland.

In rare cases, the term may also be used to describe other structures or organs that have four distinct parts or components, such as the quadriglandular kidney, which has four distinct regions or lobes.

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