which structure is also called the windpipe?
Trachea (Windpipe) The trachea (or windpipe) is a wide, hollow tube that connects the larynx (or voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs. It is an integral part of the bodyâs airway and has the vital function of providing air flow to and from the lungs for respiration. The trachea begins at the inferior end of the larynx in the base of the neck.