Intermediate Trachea Quiz
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Q1. Which vertebral levels does the trachea typically span?
- C6 to T4–T5
- C3 to T1
- C7 to T12
- C5 to T8
Q2. Where does the trachea bifurcate into the main bronchi?
- Below T8 vertebra
- At the sternal angle
- At the clavicle
- Above the larynx
Q3. What structure strengthens the open posterior side of the trachea?
- Posterior cricoid ligament
- Trachealis muscle
- Cricoarytenoid muscle
- Bronchialis muscle
Q4. How is the carina clinically significant?
- Distortion suggests disease
- It generates coughing
- It anchors the trachea
- It prevents aspiration
Q5. Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the trachea?
- Sympathetic trunk
- Vagus nerve
- Phrenic nerve
- Accessory nerve
Q6. What vessels supply arterial blood to the cervical portion of the trachea?
- Subclavian arteries
- Internal jugular veins
- Superior thyroid arteries
- Inferior thyroid arteries
Q7. How does the trachea’s structure adapt during coughing?
- Stopping air flow
- Narrowing the lumen during cough
- Relaxing the tracheal wall
- Expanding the lumen during cough
Q8. Which lymph nodes receive drainage from the trachea?
- Submental nodes
- Pretracheal, paratracheal, deep cervical nodes
- Popliteal nodes
- Axillary lymph nodes
Q9. What feature distinguishes the right main bronchus compared to the left?
- Right bronchus is longer and horizontal
- Right bronchus is wider and vertical
- Left bronchus is wider and vertical
- Both bronchi are identical
Q10. Where is a tracheostomy typically performed?
- Over the clavicle
- Between 2nd and 4th tracheal rings
- At the sternal notch
- Above the thyroid cartilage