The trachea divides into the right and left primary bronchi at the level of the sternal angle, forming the main airway passage into the lungs. The tracheal wall is reinforced by C-shaped cartilage rings that keep the airway open, while the posterior membranous wall allows flexibility. Once inside the lungs, the bronchi branch into lobar and segmental bronchi, creating a highly organized airway tree that conducts air to the alveoli. The right main bronchus is wider, shorter, and more vertical, which makes aspirated objects more likely to enter the right lung. This division and branching pattern ensures efficient airflow and gas exchange. The Trachea and Bronchial Divisions Diagram - Chart - diagrams and charts with labels. This diagram depicts The Trachea and Bronchial Divisions and explains the details of The Trachea and Bronchial Divisions.
The Trachea and Bronchial Divisions
