Aim: To estimate dimensions of thyroid gland and look for frequent anatomic variations of it. Methods: 60 specimens (52 male, 8 female) of thyroid gland were studied in the Department of Anatomy. Position of the lobe & isthmus of thyroid gland was noted in relation to the thyroid cartilage and trachea. Length, transverse diameter, and anteroposterior diameter of lobes & isthmus as well as thyroid gland weight was measured. The thyroid gland was looked for any anatomical variations