The trachea divides into the right and left mainstem bronchi at what point?
a. Posterior larynx c. Epiglottis
b. Cricoid cartilage d. Major carina
D
The trachea is a hollow tube approximately 11 cm in length and 2.5 cm in diameter. It begins at the cricoid cartilage and ends at the bifurcation (the major carina) from which the two mainstem bronchi arise.
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