Mediastinum

Question 1

Superior mediastinum borders (anterior, posterior and inferior)

Answer 1

Manubrium

T1-4

Transverse plane (T4/5 or sternal angle)

Question 2

Superior mediastinum contents: arteries (4) and veins (2)

Answer 2

Aortic arch
Brachiocephalic
Left common carotid
Left subclavian

Brachiocephalic
SVC

Question 3

Superior mediastinum contents: nerves (3), lymphatics (1), other (3)

Answer 3

Vagus
Phrenic
Left recurrent laryngeal

Thoracic duct

Trachea
Oesophagus
Thymus

Question 4

Inferior anterior mediastinum: anterior border and contents (3)

Answer 4

Sternum

Thymus
Lymph nodes
Fat

Question 5

Inferior middle mediastinum: contents (6)

Answer 5

Heart 
Pericardium 
Ascending aorta 
Pulmonary trunk 
SVC
Phrenic nerve

Question 6

Inferior posterior mediastinum: lateral, anterior, posterior and floor borders

Answer 6

Mediastinal pleura

Pericardium

T5-12 vertebrae

Diaphragm

Question 7

Inferior posterior mediastinum contents: arteries (5) and veins (3)

Answer 7

Descending aorta 
Posterior intercostal 
Bronchial 
Oesophageal 
Superior phrenic 

Azygous
Hemiazygous and accessory
SVC/IVC

Question 8

inferior posterior mediastinum contents: nerves (4), lymphatics (2) and other

Answer 8

Sympathetic chain
Vagus
Splanchnic
Oesophageal plexus

Thoracic duct
Cisterna chyli

Oesophagus