The trachea is made of cartilage.   The trachea, or windpipe, is the bony tube that connects the nose and mouth to the lungs, and is an important part of the vertebrate respiratory system.+ 66 others found this useful. Annette Pacheco.Alexander Rowan.he trachea is made of cartilage.   The trachea, or windpipe, is the bony tube that connects the nose and mouth to the lungs, and is an important part of the vertebrate respiratory system. + 66 others found this useful. Annette Pacheco. Alexander Rowan.