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2. Epiglottic vallecula - Wikipedia

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   The vallecula is an important reference landmark used during intubation of the trachea. The procedure requires the blade-tip of a Macintosh-style laryngoscope to be placed as far as possible into the vallecula in order to facilitate directly visualizing the glottis .

3. Thoracic cavity - Wikipedia

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   structures of the cardiovascular system, including the heart and great vessels, which include the thoracic aorta, the pulmonary artery and all its branches, the superior and inferior vena cava, the pulmonary veins, and the azygos vein; structures of the respiratory system, including the diaphragm, trachea, bronchi and lungs [1]

4. File:Relations of the aorta, trachea, esophagus and other ...

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   English: Relations of the aorta, trachea, esophagus and other structures of and around the heart. Anterior view. Structures are appearing as transparent in order to visualize overlapping structures, but are not transparent in reality.

5. Mediastinum - Wikipedia

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   The mediastinum (from Medieval Latin: mediastinus, lit. 'midway'; [2] pl.: mediastina) is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity.Surrounded by loose connective tissue, it is a region that contains vital organs and structures within the thorax, namely the heart and its vessels, the esophagus, the trachea, the vagus, phrenic and cardiac nerves, the thoracic duct, the thymus and the lymph ...

6. Trachea - Wikipedia

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   The trachea (pl.: tracheae or tracheas), also known as the windpipe, is a cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing the passage of air, and so is present in almost all animals lungs. The trachea extends from the larynx and branches into the two primary bronchi.

7. File:Relations of the aorta, trachea, esophagus and other ...

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8. Airway obstruction - Wikipedia

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   Diagram of bronchoscopy . It is crucial to determine if a patient has an acute upper airway obstruction. Respiratory distress can rapidly lead to respiratory failure without appropriate management. [2] Thus, the first step is to conduct an urgent and comprehensive assessment of ABCs (airway, breathing, and circulation). [1]

9. Organ system - Wikipedia

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   Main article: List of systems of the human body. Nervous system in a human body. There are 11 distinct organ systems in human beings, [2] which form the basis of human anatomy and physiology. The 11 organ systems: the respiratory system, digestive and excretory system, circulatory system, urinary system, integumentary system, skeletal system ...