The ends of each tracheal cartilage are connected by an elastic ligament and the
A) cuneiform cartilages.
B) diaphragm.
C) arytenoid cartilages.
D) pleura.
E) trachealis muscle.

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The elastic ligament connects the ends of each tracheal cartilage and the trachealis muscle is a smooth muscle that passes posteriorly from the ends of the tracheal cartilages to join with the elastic ligament.

The Ends of Each Tracheal Cartilage Are Connected by an Elastic