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The larynx allows the passage of air through the vocal chords, leading to phonation. It is located superiorly to the structure indicated by the blue arrow which is the trachea.
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Allows passage of air through the vocal cords, leading to phonation
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The oesophagus allows the passage of food from the oropharynx into the stomach. It is located posteriorly to the structure indicated by the blue arrow, which is the trachea.
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Allows the passage of food from the oropharynx into the stomach
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The superior vena cava drains venous blood from the superior part of the body into the right atrium. It is located to the right of the structure indicated by the blue arrow, which is the trachea.
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Allows drainage of venous blood from the superior part of the body into the right atrium of the heart
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The arrow indicates the trachea, which allows the passage of air from the upper respiratory tract into the bronchial tree of the lungs during inspiration.
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Allows the passage of air from the upper respiratory tract into the bronchial tree of the lungs
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The aorta and its branches, transport oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body. It is located anteriorly to the structure indicated by the blue arrow which is the trachea.
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Allows passage of oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body
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Superior mediastinum
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Thoracic anatomy
What is the function of the anatomical structure indicated by the blue arrow in the image below? [lightgallery]
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