Chapter 102 Trachea and Bronchi

Question 1

What is the tracheal diameter width to height ratio

Answer 1

1:1

Question 2

What is the tracheal innervation

Answer 2

Main innervation of tracheal mucosa and trachealis muscle is supplied by the right vagus and recurrent laryngeal nerve
More right vagus than the left
Maximal stimulation of the left vagus only 28.5% of the contraction achieved by similar stimulation of the right