Which statement is TRUE regarding the location of the thyroid and parathyroid glands? The thyroid gland is located in the adrenal cortex and the parathyroid glands are embedded in the adrenal medulla. The parathyroid glands are located anterior to the thymus gland and the thyroid gland is embedded in the posterior of the thymus gland The thyroid gland is located anterior to the trachea and the parathyroid glands are embedded in the posterior of the thyroid gland The thyroid gland is located in the mediastinum and the parathyroid glands are embedded in the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity

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