Trachea into left and right main bronchi. The trachea begins level with the sixth cervical vertebra and the carina is found at the level of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5), opposite the sternal angle and can be positioned up to two vertebrae lower or higher, depending on breathing. The trachea is surrounded by rings of hyaline cartilage; these rings are incomplete and C-shaped. The cricoid cartilage is attached to the first tracheal ring at top of the trachea and acts as the bottom of the larynx. There are fifteen to twenty rings in total, separated by narrow intervals. These reinforce the
The Human Body (TV series) programmes on the human body. The series was produced by Richard Dale and presented by Professor Robert Winston, a fertility expert. The series used a variety of different techniques to present the topics being discussed, including endoscopes and computer graphics for internal shots, time-lapse photography to show the growth of hair and nails, magnetic resonance imaging and scanning electron microscopy. The series gained 6.3 million viewers and an audience share of 38%. The series was nominated for numerous awards, winning several, including three BAFTA awards, four RTS awards and a Peabody Award. A DVD of the series was released in