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Trachea
Upper Respiratory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the composition of the Trachea? | Hyaline Cartilage, Smooth Muscle, Ciliated Columnar Epithelium |
| Where is the Trachea located? | MEDIAL airway INFERIOR to Larynx |
| What is the function of the Trachea? | moves air in/out of Respiratory Structures |
| What does the Trachea look like? | 4-5" long, 16-20 C-Shaped Cartilages ANTERIORLY, Flattened POSTERIORLY |
| How does the Trachea lead into the lungs? | Bifurcates DISTALLY into 2 Primary Bronchi |
| What type of cells is the Trachea lined with? | Simple Ciliated Columnar Epithelium |