Dr. Nicholas Sutera Jr, MD is a Doctor primarily located in Sarasota, FL. He has 14 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Sutera is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Thymus. 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 to the bud of the thyme plant (thymus in Latin). At puberty, the thymus reaches the height of its use, becoming its largest.
Submit. Â· just now. Report Abuse. In human anatomy, the thymus is an organ located in the upper anterior portion of the chest cavity. The thymus plays an important role in the development of the immune system in early life, and its cells form a part of the body's normal immune system.ubmit. Â· just now. Report Abuse. In human anatomy, the thymus is an organ located in the upper anterior portion of the chest cavity. The thymus plays an important role in the development of the immune system in early life, and its cells form a part of the body's normal immune system.