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Which of the following structures is NOT included in the mediastinum?
Which of the following structures is NOT included in the mediastinum?
- Heart
- Lungs (correct)
- Thymus
- Esophagus
What are the boundaries of the mediastinum?
What are the boundaries of the mediastinum?
- Superior- T5-T12 vertebrae, Inferior- diaphragm
- Superior- diaphragm, Inferior- thoracic inlet
- Superior- sternum, Inferior- mediastinal pleura
- Superior- thoracic inlet, Inferior- diaphragm (correct)
What is the function of the mediastinum?
What is the function of the mediastinum?
- To contain thoracic viscera (correct)
- To facilitate breathing
- To house the lungs
- To protect the heart
Which of the following is NOT included in the mediastinum?
Which of the following is NOT included in the mediastinum?
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What is the superior boundary of the mediastinum?
What is the superior boundary of the mediastinum?
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What are the lateral boundaries of the mediastinum?
What are the lateral boundaries of the mediastinum?
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Which structure forms the anterior boundary of the superior mediastinum?
Which structure forms the anterior boundary of the superior mediastinum?
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What is the inferior boundary of the superior mediastinum?
What is the inferior boundary of the superior mediastinum?
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What are the lateral boundaries of the superior mediastinum?
What are the lateral boundaries of the superior mediastinum?
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