The last cartilage ring on the trachea before it bifurcates into the right and left primary bronchi is known as the:

hilum
carina
mediastinum
thyroid cartilage


carina

Rationale: The carina is the lowest cartilaginous ring on the trachea right before the trachea bifurcates into the right and left primary bronchi.

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