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Which bronchus is more vertical
Mnemonic for Which bronchus is more vertical
"Right on Red":
Many places allow making a right hand turn at a red light, if you first come to a complete stop.
A child swallowing a red penny is more likely to get it stopped down the right bronchus, since it is more vertical.
Another mnemonic
"Inhale a bite, goes down the right":
Inhaled objects more likely to lodge in right bronchus, since it is the one that is more vertical.
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