The creation of an opening in the trachea to allow an alternate route for breathing is a:
A)thoracostomy.
B)thoracotomy.
C)tracheostomy.
D)tracheotomy.

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The term "tracheostomy" specifically refers to the creation of an opening in the trachea to allow for breathing. "Tracheotomy" is sometimes used interchangeably, but technically refers more broadly to any incision into the trachea. "Thoracostomy" and "thoracotomy" refer to different procedures involving the chest cavity, not the trachea.

The Creation of an Opening in the Trachea to Allow