Trachea - Wikipedia At the top of the trachea, the cricoid cartilage attaches it to the larynx The trachea is formed by a number of horseshoe-shaped rings, joined together vertically by overlying ligaments, and by the trachealis muscle at their ends The epiglottis closes the opening to the larynx during swallowing
Trachea: Main Function and Common Problems - Verywell Health The trachea (also called the windpipe) is the large tube that brings air from the nasal passages, throat, and larynx (the upper respiratory tract) to the two large airways that branch off into each lung (bronchi)
Trachea: Definition, anatomy, function, and more The trachea is a tube-like structure in the neck and upper chest It stretches from the larynx, or voice box, to the bronchi and transports air to and from the lungs when a person breathes
Trachea | Structure, Function Location | Britannica The trachea serves as passage for air, moistens and warms it while it passes into the lungs, and protects the respiratory surface from an accumulation of foreign particles
Trachea: Anatomy, blood supply, innervation and function | Kenhub The trachea, or windpipe, is a 9-15 cm long fibrocartilaginous tube of the lower respiratory tract It forms the trunk of the tracheobronchial tree, or pulmonary conducting zone The trachea extends between the larynx and thorax, consisting of two parts; cervical and thoracic