trachea

trachea   Dan trachea

The trachea extends from the cricoid cartilage of the larynx to the bifurcation, or carina, where it divides into right and left main-stem bronchi

1 The trachea is surrounded by c-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage There are typically 16–20 cartilaginous rings stacked along the length of The trachea is a flexible air tube located in the midline of the neck and rib cage

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