Anatomy of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 1995 Aug;28(4):685-99.

Abstract

This article reviews the anatomy of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. It emphasizes the structure of the laryngeal framework, the innervation and blood supply of the larynx and trachea, the anatomic differences between the pediatric and adult larynx and trachea, and the relational anatomy of structures surrounding the trachea and bronchi.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchi / anatomy & histology*
  • Bronchi / blood supply
  • Bronchi / physiology*
  • Endoscopy
  • Humans
  • Larynx / anatomy & histology*
  • Larynx / blood supply
  • Larynx / physiology*
  • Trachea / anatomy & histology*
  • Trachea / blood supply
  • Trachea / physiology*