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.
The thymus is located in the chest just above the heart, according to Merck Manual. This small organ stores immature lymphocytes (specialized white blood cells) and prepares them to become active T cells, which help destroy infected or cancerous cells. Tonsils are large clusters of lymphatic cells found in the pharynx.