MEDICAL
PLEURA
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Question
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the mucosal fold found in the bifurcation is the carina tracheae
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the left main bronchus is bypassed by the azygos vein
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the part of the trachea adjacent to the esophagus is the paries membranaceus
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the ligament that attaches the trachea to the larynx is called ligamentum thyrotracheale
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Detailed explanation-1: -The esophagus has an intimate relationship with the trachea along its course (Figures 2 and 3B). The esophagus begins at the level of the cricoid cartilage and runs toward the gastroesophageal junction along the left posterior border of the trachea.
Detailed explanation-2: -The trachea lies anterior to the esophagus and is connected to it by a loose connective tissue. Posteriorly, it is related to prevertebral muscles and prevertebral fascia covering the bodies of sixth and seventh cervical vertebra. The thoracic duct lies on the left side at the level of the sixth cervical vertebra.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement is true regarding the location of the trachea? It lies posterior to the esophagus, inferior to the larynx, and superior to the primary bronchi of the lungs.