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Thorax and Abdomen Regional Anatomy Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Esophagus, Vagus nerve, Thoracic aorta, Azygos system, Thoracic duct, Sympathetic trunk, Posterior mediastinal lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the anterior mediastinum?

<p>Fat, remnants of thymus, anterior mediastinal lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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Test your knowledge of the regional anatomy of the thorax and abdomen with a focus on the subdivisions of the mediastinum and their contents. Identify key structures such as the thymus, brachiocephalic veins, aortic arch, phrenic and vagus nerves, trachea, esophagus, and more.