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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.
The parts are located in different regions of the body: 1  logos is located in the head, is related to reason and regulates the other part. 2  thymos is located near the chest region and is related to anger. 3  eros is located in the stomach and is related to one's desires.