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Which structure does the esophagus deviate to the left and pass through the esophageal hiatus at the level of T10, anterior to?
Which structure does the esophagus deviate to the left and pass through the esophageal hiatus at the level of T10, anterior to?
What is the primary posterior relationship of the esophagus?
What is the primary posterior relationship of the esophagus?
Where does the thoracic duct originate from?
Where does the thoracic duct originate from?
What is the thoracic duct usually beaded due to?
What is the thoracic duct usually beaded due to?
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What is the location of the superior mediastinum?
What is the location of the superior mediastinum?
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At which vertebral level does the thoracic duct cross to the left, posterior to the esophagus and ascends into the superior mediastinum?
At which vertebral level does the thoracic duct cross to the left, posterior to the esophagus and ascends into the superior mediastinum?
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What is the order of the major structures in the superior mediastinum, from anterior to posterior?
What is the order of the major structures in the superior mediastinum, from anterior to posterior?
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Which of the following structures does not receive lymph from the thoracic duct?
Which of the following structures does not receive lymph from the thoracic duct?
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What is the primary lymphoid organ located in the anterior mediastinum and inferior to the neck?
What is the primary lymphoid organ located in the anterior mediastinum and inferior to the neck?
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Where do the veins of the thymus drain into?
Where do the veins of the thymus drain into?
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What is the origin of the right and left brachiocephalic veins?
What is the origin of the right and left brachiocephalic veins?
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Where do the lymph vessels of the thymus end in?
Where do the lymph vessels of the thymus end in?
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How do tumor cells enter the systemic circulation and reach the lungs?
How do tumor cells enter the systemic circulation and reach the lungs?
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Which lymph nodes are often enlarged in bronchogenic carcinoma?
Which lymph nodes are often enlarged in bronchogenic carcinoma?
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Why is the visceral pleura relatively insensitive to pain?
Why is the visceral pleura relatively insensitive to pain?
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If the parietal pleura produces local pain, where will it be projected?
If the parietal pleura produces local pain, where will it be projected?
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Which dermatomes are affected if the costal and peripheral part of the diaphragmatic pleura is affected?
Which dermatomes are affected if the costal and peripheral part of the diaphragmatic pleura is affected?
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From where do the axio-appendicular muscles extend?
From where do the axio-appendicular muscles extend?
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What is the most common site of metastasis from breast cancer?
What is the most common site of metastasis from breast cancer?
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Where do cancer cells from breast spread to through venous routes?
Where do cancer cells from breast spread to through venous routes?
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What is the boundary that divides the mediastinum into superior and inferior parts?
What is the boundary that divides the mediastinum into superior and inferior parts?
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Where is the mediastinum located?
Where is the mediastinum located?
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What is the superior termination point of the superior mediastinum?
What is the superior termination point of the superior mediastinum?
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What are the three compartments that the thoracic cavity is divided into?
What are the three compartments that the thoracic cavity is divided into?
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What type of pleura covers the lungs and tracheobronchial tree?
What type of pleura covers the lungs and tracheobronchial tree?
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Where can breast cancer in women spread to?
Where can breast cancer in women spread to?
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What surrounds the parietal pleura?
What surrounds the parietal pleura?
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What are the three parts of the parietal pleura?
What are the three parts of the parietal pleura?
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How can you differentiate between parietal and visceral pleura?
How can you differentiate between parietal and visceral pleura?
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Where do lungs develop from during the embryonic period?
Where do lungs develop from during the embryonic period?
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