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The '''trachea''' ({{plural form}}: '''tracheae''' or '''tracheas'''), also known as the '''windpipe''', is a [[cartilaginous]] tube that connects the [[larynx]] to the [[bronchi]] of the [[lung]]s, allowing the passage of [[air]], and so is present in almost all [[animal]]s with lungs. The trachea extends from the larynx and branches into the two primary bronchi. At the top of the trachea the [[cricoid cartilage]] attaches it to the larynx. The trachea is formed by a number of horseshoe-shaped rings, joined together vertically by overlying [[annular ligaments of trachea|ligaments]], and by the [[trachealis muscle]] at their ends. The [[epiglottis]] closes the opening to the larynx during swallowing. | The '''trachea''' ({{plural form}}: '''tracheae''' or '''tracheas'''), also known as the '''windpipe''', is a [[cartilaginous]] tube that connects the [[larynx]] to the [[bronchi]] of the [[lung]]s, allowing the passage of [[air]], and so is present in almost all [[animal]]s with lungs. The trachea extends from the larynx and branches into the two primary bronchi. At the top of the trachea, the [[cricoid cartilage]] attaches it to the larynx. The trachea is formed by a number of horseshoe-shaped rings, joined together vertically by overlying [[annular ligaments of trachea|ligaments]], and by the [[trachealis muscle]] at their ends. The [[epiglottis]] closes the opening to the larynx during swallowing. |
The trachea begins to form in the second month of embryo development, becoming longer and more fixed in its position over time. It is [[epithelium]] lined with [[columnar epithelium|column-shaped cells]] that have hair-like extensions called [[cilia]], with scattered [[goblet cell]]s that produce protective [[mucin]]s. The trachea can be affected by inflammation or infection, usually as a result of a viral illness affecting other parts of the [[respiratory tract]], such as the larynx and bronchi, called [[croup]], that can result in a cough. Infection with [[bacteria]] usually affects the trachea only and can cause narrowing or even obstruction. As a major part of the respiratory tract, when obstructed the trachea prevents air entering the lungs and so a [[tracheostomy]] may be required if the trachea is obstructed. Additionally, during surgery if [[mechanical ventilation]] is required when a person is sedated, [[tracheal tube|a tube]] is inserted into the trachea, called [[intubation]]. | The trachea begins to form in the second month of embryo development, becoming longer and more fixed in its position over time. It is [[epithelium]] lined with [[columnar epithelium|column-shaped cells]] that have hair-like extensions called [[cilia]], with scattered [[goblet cell]]s that produce protective [[mucin]]s. The trachea can be affected by inflammation or infection, usually as a result of a viral illness affecting other parts of the [[respiratory tract]], such as the larynx and bronchi, called [[croup]], that can result in a cough. Infection with [[bacteria]] usually affects the trachea only and can cause narrowing or even obstruction. As a major part of the respiratory tract, when obstructed the trachea prevents air entering the lungs and so a [[tracheostomy]] may be required if the trachea is obstructed. Additionally, during surgery if [[mechanical ventilation]] is required when a person is sedated, [[tracheal tube|a tube]] is inserted into the trachea, called [[intubation]]. |
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