Carina of trachea

System Respiratory
SNOMED CT 181214003

Carina of trachea

Definition

A cartilaginous ridge within the trachea that runs anteroposteriorly between the two primary bronchi at the site of the tracheal bifurcation at the lower end of the trachea.

Also known as carina tracheae, tracheal carina — per UBERON

The Carina of trachea is a part of the Respiratory.

Also identified as