The trachea, commonly known as the windpipe, is a tubular structure located in the neck and upper chest region. It extends from the larynx, below the voice box, and runs down to the level of the fifth thoracic vertebra, where it bifurcates into the left and right bronchi that lead into the lungs. The trachea is situated anterior to the esophagus and is part of the respiratory system, allowing air to flow to and from the lungs.
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