5 Questions
Where does the trachea end?
Bifurcation into two bronchi opposite T4
What keeps the lumen of the trachea patent?
C-shaped cartilaginous rings in its wall
What is the clinical importance of the carina of the trachea?
Indication of carcinoma of the lymph nodes
How does the left bronchus enter the lung compared to the right bronchus?
Enters the lung opposite T6
Why is a foreign body more likely to lodge in the right bronchus?
It is wider, shorter, and runs more vertically than the left bronchus
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of tubes and vessels within the mediastinum with this quiz. Explore the structure, function, and features of the trachea and other important vessels in the mediastinal region.
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