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What is found in the superior mediastinum?
What is found in the superior mediastinum?
- Aortic arch and branches, Phrenic and Vagus nerves
- Thymus, Left and Right brachiocephalic veins, Superior vena cava (correct)
- Esophagus, Vagus nerve, Thoracic aorta, Azygos system
- Fat, remnants of thymus, anterior mediastinal lymph nodes
What are the relations of the esophagus anteriorly?
What are the relations of the esophagus anteriorly?
- Esophageal plexus, thoracic aorta, thoracic duct, azygos vein, hemiazygos vein, accessory hemiazygos vein, righ
- Trachea, bifurcation, left principal bronchus, left recurrent nerve, right pulmonary artery, esophageal plexus, pericardium, left atrium, diaphragm (correct)
- Thymus, Left and Right brachiocephalic veins, Superior vena cava
- Heart, pericardium, great vessels, phrenic nerves, pericardiophrenic vessels, lymph nodes
What are the contents of the middle mediastinum?
What are the contents of the middle mediastinum?
- Thymus, anterior mediastinal lymph nodes
- Esophagus, Vagus nerve, Thoracic aorta
- Trachea, Esophagus, Thoracic duct
- Heart, pericardium, great vessels (correct)
What is found in the posterior mediastinum?
What is found in the posterior mediastinum?
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What is included in the anterior mediastinum?
What is included in the anterior mediastinum?
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Study Notes
Mediastinum Contents
- The superior mediastinum contains the esophagus, trachea, thoracic duct, and major blood vessels (brachiocephalic and subclavian arteries, and brachiocephalic and subclavian veins).
Esophagus Relations
- Anteriorly, the esophagus is related to the trachea, left main bronchus, and pericardium.
Middle Mediastinum
- The middle mediastinum contains the heart, pericardium, and major blood vessels (pulmonary arteries, ascending aorta, and pulmonary veins).
Posterior Mediastinum
- The posterior mediastinum contains the esophagus, thoracic duct, and descending aorta.
Anterior Mediastinum
- The anterior mediastinum contains the thymus, lymph nodes, and loose connective tissue.
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