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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | + | The trachea bifurcates at the levels of the 4th-6th intercostal space, dividing into two 'Bronchi', tubes which conduct air into the lings. These further divide into smaller bronchi and bronchioles. | |
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==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
| − | * | + | *The structure of the larger bronchi is identical to that of the trachea. On the smaller bronchi the cartilage rings are gradually replaced by ''plaques''. Bronchioles have no cartilage at all. |
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==Function== | ==Function== | ||
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Introduction
The trachea bifurcates at the levels of the 4th-6th intercostal space, dividing into two 'Bronchi', tubes which conduct air into the lings. These further divide into smaller bronchi and bronchioles.
Structure
- The structure of the larger bronchi is identical to that of the trachea. On the smaller bronchi the cartilage rings are gradually replaced by plaques. Bronchioles have no cartilage at all.