A bony landmark that identifies the point at which the trachea gives rise to primary bronchi is the _____.
A) suprasternal notch
B) level of first rib
C) superior border of the fifth thoracic vertebra
D) sternoclavicular joint

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The trachea divides into the right and left primary bronchi at the level of the superior border of the fifth thoracic vertebra, a landmark known as the carina. This division is a key anatomical feature in the respiratory system.

A Bony Landmark That Identifies the Point at Which the Trachea