Front | Tracheal bifurcation |
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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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