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The carina is a cartilaginous structure located at the bifurcation of the trachea. The trachea divides into the two main bronchi at the level of T4.
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Carina
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The manubrium is the upper portion of the sternum. It is a bone and is not featured here. The carina is made of cartilage and sits at the inferior aspect of the trachea.
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Manubrium
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The trachea lies above the level of the carina. At the carina (which corresponds to the level of T4), the trachea divides into the left and right main bronchi.
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Trachea
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The right main bronchus is formed by the bifurcation of the trachea at the level of T4. The arrow points to the carina.
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Right bronchus
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The left main bronchus is formed by the bifurcation of the trachea at the level of T4. The arrow points to the carina.
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Left bronchus
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Bronchial tree
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Thoracic anatomy
Identify the anatomical feature that is indicated by the blue arrow. [lightgallery]
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