Which statement is true regarding the location of the trachea?

A.  It lies superior to the esophagus, inferior to the larynx, and superior to the primary bronchi of the lungs.
B.  It lies posterior to the esophagus, inferior to the larynx, and superior to the primary bronchi of the lungs.
C.  It lies anterior to the esophagus, inferior to the larynx, and inferior to the primary bronchi of the lungs.
D.  It lies anterior to the esophagus, inferior to the larynx, and superior to the primary bronchi of the lungs.
E.  It lies superior to the esophagus, superior to the larynx, and superior to the primary bronchi of the lungs.


D

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