Mark the correct statement about the trachea.

Easy

A

It is anterior to the oesophagus and divides at the level of the 5^th thoracic vertebra.
B

It is posterior to the oesophagus and divides at the level of the 5^th thoracic vertebra.
C

It is anterior to the oesophagus and divides at the level of the 5^th cervical vertebra.
D

It is posterior to the oesophagus and divides at the level of the 5^th cervical vertebra.

Solution

The trachea is anterior to the esophagus and extends from the larynx to the superior border of the fifth thoracic vertebra. It divides into primary bronchi at this point.

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