The thyroid gland has nothing to do with the throat. The thyroid gland is located mainly in the lower part of the neck, below the thyroid cartilage plate, on both sides of the trachea, and its usual position is below the neck, with a depression in the center called the suprasternal fossa, a little above which is the location of the thyroid gland. The throat is primarily the pharynx, which is also called the hypopharynx, and is located between the upper edge of the epiglottis and the lower edge of the cricoid cartilage plate, connecting downward to the esophagus and forward to the oropharyngeal cavity via the laryngeal inlet. When a patient develops a thyroid or pharyngeal disorder, it can be difficult to recognize which location is at fault. Therefore, if there is discomfort in these locations, one should seek medical attention and let a medical professional differentiate.