Carina

Carina

Carina (/kəˈriːnə/; from Latin carina meaning "keel") is a term used in anatomy to refer to a ridge or a prominent line on an anatomical structure.

Etymology

The term Carina is derived from the Latin word carina which means "keel". It is used in anatomy due to the resemblance of the structures it describes to the keel of a ship.

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as /kəˈriːnə/.

Usage in Anatomy

In anatomy, Carina is used to describe several structures:

• Carina of trachea: The ridge located at the point where the trachea divides into the two main bronchi. This is the most common usage of the term Carina in medical terminology.
• Carina of the urethra: The longitudinal ridge in the urethra where the two urethral folds meet.
• Carina of the vagina: The ridge that separates the upper and lower portions of the vagina.

Related Terms

• Trachea: The windpipe, a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.
• Bronchi: The main passageway into the lungs.
• Urethra: The duct by which urine is conveyed out of the body from the bladder.
• Vagina: The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the woman's body.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Carina
• Wikipedia's article - Carina

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