Anatomy of Trachea and Bronchial Tree

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Trachea - Structure

A rigid tube about 10-11 cm long, anterior to the esophagus, beginning at the cricoid cartilage.

<p><span>A rigid tube about 10-11 cm long, anterior to the esophagus, beginning at the cricoid cartilage.</span></p><p></p>
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Trachea - Bifurcation

Occurs at the sternal angle (T4-T5), dividing into the right and left main bronchi

<p><span>Occurs at the sternal angle (T4-T5), dividing into the right and left main bronchi</span></p>
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Bronchial Tree - Function

  • Conducts air to and from the lungs, filtering and humidifying the air

  • Lined with goblet cells that secrete mucus and ciliated epithelial cells that help trap and expel particles.

<ul><li><p><span>Conducts air to and from the lungs, filtering and humidifying the air</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lined with goblet cells that secrete mucus and ciliated epithelial cells that help trap and expel particles.</span></p></li></ul><p></p>
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Acinus

  • Functional respiratory unit where gas exchange occurs, consisting of bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli

<ul><li><p><span>Functional respiratory unit where gas exchange occurs, consisting of bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p>