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Tracheal Rings
Tracheal Rings
Are C-shaped rings that are made of hyaline cartilage. These rings support the trachea from collapsing
Annular ligament
Annular ligament
They connect the cranial and caudal aspects of the tracheal rings
Trachealis Muscle
Trachealis Muscle
It is a smooth muscle that controls the diameter of the trachea. It allows the trachea to contract. It is located in the back of the trachea in the U- shape of the the trachea
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