Which of the following statements is correct regarding the trachea
A. During deep inspiration, the tracheal bifurcation may descend to T6 levelB. The left bronchus is wider and shorter
C. The arch of the aorta lies over the right bronchus and is anterior to it
D. The sensory supply of trachea is by the vagus
E. In the thorax, the esophagus lies anterior to the trachea
Ans is "D" The sensory supply of trachea is by the vagus
• During deep inspiration the tracheal bifurcation may descend below level of T6.
• Rt. bronchus is wider and shorter: more in the line with lumen of trachea.
• The arch of aorta lies over the left bronchus and posterior to it.
• In thorax, esophagus lies posterior to trachea. Sensory supply of trachea is by vagus
