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A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoAn incision of the windpipe is called a tracheotomy. This is performed when someone's throat has swollen shut.
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What is a windpipe in your body also called?
Trachea: The windpipe is otherwise called the windpipe. This is a cylinder like construction that interfaces the larynx and pharynx of the voice box to the lungs. The windpipe is one more name for the windpipe. Its length is between 10-11 centimeters.
What is the scientific name for windpipe?
TracheaPlenumManifoldThe trachea is the airway in the respiratory system sometimes called the windpipe.
What is the function of the cartlidge in the windpipe?
It is to prevent the windpipe from being crushed as cartiladge is hard
Which structure is commonly known as the windpipe?
the Pharynx-tunnel shaped-commonly called "throat" -med student :)
Where do your esophagus and windpipe meet?
They meet at the epiglottis. The epiglottis is the flap of muscle that closes over your windpipe when you swallow food.
What is the trachea also called?
The windpipe.
What is a windpipe in your body also called?
Trachea: The windpipe is otherwise called the windpipe. This is a cylinder like construction that interfaces the larynx and pharynx of the voice box to the lungs. The windpipe is one more name for the windpipe. Its length is between 10-11 centimeters.
What can the trachea be called?
windpipe
What is the scientific name for windpipe?
TracheaPlenumManifoldThe trachea is the airway in the respiratory system sometimes called the windpipe.
What are called 'windpipe in our body?
This is called the trachea.
What is the opening to the windpipe is called?
glottis
What else is the windpipe called?
trachea
What are sometimes called windpipe?
Trachea
The trachea also called what?
The windpipe.
The opening to the windpipe is called what?
glottis
What is the fork of the windpipe called?
Bronchi
Why does the windpipe branch out into two?
The windpipe branches into two bronchi to direct air to and from both lungs (the left and right). The point where the windpipe branches is called the carina.
