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.
One important part of the immune system is the thymus, which is a pyramid-shaped organ of the immune system that is involved in producing T cells, or lymphocytes. Location of the Thymus The thymus is located in the chest in an area in front of the heart and directly behind the sternum.