MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The opening of windpipe is called glottis and they are guarded by a muscular flap called epiglottis . Trachea extends from the larynx to the middle of the chest. Then it divides into two branches called bronchi. Each bronchus leads to each lung on its side.

Detailed explanation-2: -Further down, the trachea divides into two tubes (left and right) called bronchi (BRAHN-kye). The bronchi connect the trachea to the lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The trachea divides into a right and left bronchi. Bronchi will branch into smaller tubes that become bronchioles.

Detailed explanation-4: -The trachea splits into left and right bronchus within the lungs. These are further divided into bronchioles, which are smaller branches.

Detailed explanation-5: -The trachea (windpipe) is the largest airway. The trachea branches into two smaller airways: the left and right mainstem [or main] bronchi.