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a Diagram illustrating where the three points of measurement for each ring were taken for thickness and height. The right end (blue) and left end (purple) measurements are taken 6 mm from the cartilage-trachealis border. b Diagram illustrating width and A-P measurements, and the associated cross-sectional ring shapes (U, C, D). Blue line: A-P diameter. Red line: width
