Difference between revisions of "Trachea"
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| − | The '''trachea''' (or "windpipe") is the anatomical connection between [[larynx]] and the lungs. It carries air to the rest of the respiratory system. It is a cartilaginous structure with 16- 20 ring [[cartilage]]s | + | The '''trachea''' (or "windpipe") is the anatomical connection between [[larynx]] and the lungs. It carries air to the rest of the respiratory system. It is a cartilaginous structure with 16- 20 ring [[cartilage]]s. |
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* http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/trachea | * http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/trachea | ||
| − | [[Category:Anatomy | + | [[Category:Anatomy]] |
Latest revision as of 01:21, May 23, 2017
The trachea (or "windpipe") is the anatomical connection between larynx and the lungs. It carries air to the rest of the respiratory system. It is a cartilaginous structure with 16- 20 ring cartilages.