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19 Σεπ 2023 · The trachea, or windpipe, is a 9-15 cm long fibrocartilaginous tube of the lower respiratory tract. It forms the trunk of the tracheobronchial tree, or pulmonary conducting zone. The trachea extends between the larynx and thorax, consisting of two parts; cervical and thoracic.
- Larynx
This article will discuss the major anatomical structures...
- Larynx
15 Μαρ 2017 · Trachea is the medical name for the windpipe, the largest airway in the respiratory system, about 4-5 inches in length and 1 inch in diameter that extends from the lower end of the larynx or voice box [1]. An integral part of the human airway, the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli together make up the lower respiratory tract [2, 3].
The larynx is located in the anterior neck at the level of the bodies of the C3 to C6 vertebrae and connects the inferior part of the pharynx with the trachea. It also contains the vocal cords, or vocal folds, so it’s responsible for voice production.
The trachea (or windpipe) is a wide, hollow tube that connects the larynx (or voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs. It is an integral part of the body's airway and has the vital function of providing air flow to and from the lungs for respiration.
31 Οκτ 2020 · The trachea marks the beginning of the tracheobronchial tree. It arises at the lower border of cricoid cartilage in the neck, as a continuation of the larynx. It travels inferiorly into the superior mediastinum , bifurcating at the level of the sternal angle (forming the right and left main bronchi).
The Trachea or windpipe is a membranous tube about 12cm long attached to the larynx and lying anterior to the oesophagus. It is supported by 12 to 20 C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage. The cartilage rings reinforce the trachea and prevent it from collapsing during inhalation.
30 Οκτ 2023 · This article will discuss the major anatomical structures and the main functions of the larynx. It will also outline the blood supply, innervation and lymphatic drainage of the larynx as well as a clinical application and an interesting fact.
