Trachea Radiology Reference Article

TRACHEA definition and meaning trachea When we swallow, the epiglottis covers the larynx to prevent food and liquid from going into the lungs The trachea is the part of the airway that trachea The trachea or windpipe is a cartilaginous and membranous tube, extending from the lower part of the larynx, on a level with the sixth cervical vertebra,

trachea The trachea is part of the airway between the voice box and the lungs and is made up of “C”-shaped cartilage called tracheal rings