L26

Question 1

where is the inferior anterior mediastinum in relation to the pericardium?

Answer 1

anterior

Question 2

what is the inferior anterior mediastinum filled with and why?

Answer 2

adipose tissue for protection

Question 3

what kind of ligaments can be found in the inferior anterior mediastinum?

Answer 3

sternopericardial ligaments

Question 4

what 2 lymphatics can be found in the inferior anterior mediastinum?

Answer 4

lymphatic vessels and parasternal lymph nodes

Question 5

what blood vessels can be found in the inferior anterior mediastinum?

Answer 5

internal thoracic vessels

Question 6

what in the mediastinum gets smaller as you grow up, however remains the same size in rats?

Answer 6

thymus

Question 7

to approximately what costal level does the thymus extend?

Answer 7

as far as the 4th costal cartilage

Question 8

what is a sternopericardial ligament?

Answer 8

pericardium attached to surrounding structures

Question 9

what attaches the sternopericardial ligament to surrounding structures?

Answer 9

connective tissue

Question 10

what are the 4 types of sternopericardial ligaments?

Answer 10

vertebra, sternum, xiphoid, diaphragm

Question 11

which of the 4 types of sternopericardial ligaments are in the inferior anterior mediastinum?

Answer 11

xiphoid and diaphragm

Question 12

what does the xipho-pericardial ligament attach from and to?

Answer 12

pericardium to xiphoid process