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Tracheal Bifurcation Structure Trachea Branches Form Primary Bronchi

Front Tracheal bifurcation
Back Structure: where the trachea branches into two to form the primary bronchi at the level of the sternal angle (T4/5), division is marked by carina (sharp keel-like edge)

Function: allow divergences and convergence of airflow from both lungs

Tags: thoracic, cavity

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