The human trachea is approximately 4.5 inches long and 1 inch wide, reinforced by C-shaped cartilage rings to maintain an open airway.

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  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

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• trachea concept