Trachea - Wikipedia In insects, the word trachea is used for a very different organ than in vertebrates The respiratory system of insects consists of spiracles, tracheae, and tracheoles, which together transport metabolic gases to and from tissues
Trachea (Windpipe): Function and Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic Tracheal obstruction: A blockage in your upper airway, which includes your trachea, larynx or pharynx (throat) Tracheal stenosis: Airway narrowing that restricts your breathing
Diseases of the Trachea and Airway - Stanford Medicine Diseases of the trachea and airways are uncommon and diverse We have a special interest in these conditions, including tracheal stenosis, tracheal and airway tumors, tracheoesophageal fistula, and tracheomalacia
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
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 When
Tracheal Trauma - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf This course explores the complexities surrounding tracheal trauma, including tailoring management to the patient's injuries, clinical presentation, and nature of the tracheal injury, which typically requires the collaboration of an interprofessional team
Trachea - Laryngopedia The trachea, or windpipe in layman’s terminology, begins on its upper end just below the larynx and extends inferiorly into the chest where it splits into the right and left mainstem bronchi; delivering inspired air to the right and left lungs, respectively