Structure. The trachea (windpipe) divides at the carina into two main or primary bronchi, the left bronchus and the right bronchus. … The right main bronchus is wider, shorter, and more vertical than the left main bronchus, its mean length is 1.09 cm. Which side bronchi is shorter? This isRead More →
The main function of the bronchiole is to allow the passage of air freely into the lungs. Besides allowing air to pass, the bronchioles also prevent infections. There are a lot of diseases of the bronchi which can cause breathing problems. What is the function of oral cavity in respiratoryRead More →
Deeper into the lungs, each bronchus is further divided into five smaller, secondary bronchi, which provide air to the lobes of the lungs. The secondary bronchi continue to branch off to form the tertiary bronchi, which are further divided into terminal bronchioles. How many secondary bronchi are in the rightRead More →
Your bronchi (BRAWN-kai) are the large tubes that connect to your trachea (windpipe) and direct the air you breathe to your right and left lungs. They are in your chest. Bronchi is the plural form of bronchus. The left bronchus carries air to your left lung. What is bronchial tree?Read More →