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bifurcation of trachea

bifurcatio tracheae

This is the point at which the trachea splits into two (left and right) principal bronchi. It is located in the region of the fourth to sixth intercostal space, though this varies with species and with respiratory phase. This position closely associates the bifurcation with the heart base. The thickened median crest initiating the bifurcation is called the tracheal carina .

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Type Organ
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name bifurcatio tracheae
FMA ID 7464

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bifurcation of trachea?

This is the point at which the trachea splits into two (left and right) principal bronchi. It is located in the region of the fourth to sixth intercostal space, though this varies with species and with respiratory phase. This position closely associates the bifurcation with the heart base. The thick

What is the Latin name for the bifurcation of trachea?

The Latin name for the bifurcation of trachea is bifurcatio tracheae.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7464 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0015247 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — bifurcation of trachea Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.