trachea

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The windpipe. See Illust. of Lung.

One of the respiratory tubes of insects and arachnids.

One of the large cells in woody tissue which have spiral, annular, or other markings, and are connected longitudinally so as to form continuous ducts.

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Air flowing through the trachea can be either laminar or turbulent depending on the state of the bird. Source: Internet

As ambient air becomes hotter, additional evaporation can take place lower in the trachea making its way to the posterior sacs, shunting the lung surface. Source: Internet

An abscess could potentially be fatal (although this is rare) if it compresses vital structures such as the trachea in the context of a deep neck abscess. Source: Internet

Extrinsic The extrinsic laryngeal muscles support and position the larynx within the trachea. Source: Internet

In adults Human VF are paired structures located in the larynx, just above the trachea, which vibrate and are brought in contact during phonation. Source: Internet

Larynx valve structure between the trachea (windpipe) and the pharynx (the upper throat) that is the primary organ of voice production. Source: Internet

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