The following statements concerning the trachea are true except
A.
It lies anterior to the esophagus in the superior mediastinum.
B.
In deep inspiration the carina may descend as far as the level of the sixth thoracic vertebra.
C.
The left principal bronchus is wider than the right principal bronchus.
D.
The arch of the aorta lies on its anterior and left sides in the superior mediastinum.
E.
The sensory innervation of the mucous membrane lining the trachea is derived from branches of the vagi, and the recurrent laryngeal nerves.