MEDICAL
TRACHEA
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in the lungs
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in the sternum
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in the mediastinum
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It ends at the level of the jugular notch of sternum, which represents the upper border of the superior mediastinum. The thoracic part of trachea, which is located within the superior mediastinum of the thorax. It begins from the superior thoracic aperture and ends at the tracheal bifurcation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The mediastinum can be divided into an upper (or superior) and lower (or inferior) part: The superior mediastinum starts at the superior thoracic aperture and ends at the thoracic plane. The inferior mediastinum from this level to the diaphragm.
Detailed explanation-3: -The contents of the superior mediastinum includes many organs, vessels and nerves; Thymus. Trachea.
Detailed explanation-4: -The trachea begins just under the larynx (voice box) and runs down behind the breastbone (sternum). The trachea then divides into two smaller tubes called bronchi: one bronchus for each lung. The trachea is composed of about 20 rings of tough cartilage.