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What is a bifurcated trachea?

A bifurcated trachea is a rare congenital condition where the trachea divides into two separate passages, resembling a "Y" shape instead of the normal single tube. This can lead to breathing difficulties and may require surgical intervention to correct.


What are the branching tubes from the trachea called?

The Primary Bronchi.


Plural and singular for trachea?

The singular for trachea is "trachea". The plural is "tracheae".


How big is trachea?

Trachea size


What is between trachea and lungs?

the trachea


Is trachea the lung?

No trachea is not the lung.


How are swallowing and breathing systems inter-related?

pharnyx is a common passageway for food and air. it is connected to the nasal passages by 2 internal nares and also connected to the oral cavity. the larnyx connects the pharnyx to the trachea (commonly known as the windpipe). pharnyx also connects the mouth to the esophagus. the glottis is the opening of the trachea, it is covered by the epiglottis which serves to separate the esophagus from the trachea.


A 12-cm tube located below the larynx is the?

That tube is the trachea.


Where does the trachea end?

tThe trachea ends at the bronchia which takes air from the trachea to the lungs.


What tube carries air to and from the lungs?

the trachea (windpipe)


What is the main difference between esophagus and the trachea?

The trachea is a part of the respiratory system while the esophagus forms part of the digestive system. Since they belong to different systems, they perform separate functions. The trachea is larger and carries gasses in and out of the lungs. The esophagus is smaller and carries food from the mouth to the stomach.


What does the trachea lead to?

trachea leads to the lungs