<prompt> Which of the following is true about parathyroid?Upper parathyroid glands are superior to junction of inferior thyroid aery and RLNMost common location of ectopic parathyroid glands is paraesophagealLower parathyroid is anterior to RLNAll of the above  <response>: IDENTIFICATION OF PARATHYROIDS Approximately 85 of the parathyroid glands are found within 1 cm of the junction of the inferior thyroid aery and RLNs. Upper parathyroid glands Superior to junction of inferior thyroid aery and RLNs Dorsal posteriorto RLN Lower parathyroid glands Inferior to junction of inferior thyroid aery and RLNs Ventral anterior to RLN The thin fascia overlying a suspicious fat lobule should be incised using a sharp curved hemostat and scalpel. This maneuver often causes the parathyroid gland to pop out. MC location of ectopic parathyroid gland: Paraesophageal Mediastinal Intrathymic 