Mediastinum Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Which structures are found in the superior mediastinum?
A
Superior vena cava
Brachiocephalic veins
Arch of aorta
Thoracic duct
Trachea
Oesophagus
Thymus
Vagus nerve
Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Phrenic nerve
2
Q
Which structures are found in the anterior mediastinum?
A
3
Q
Which structures are found in the middle mediastinum?
A
Pericardium
Heart
Aortic root
Arch of azygos vein
Main bronchi
4
Q
Which structures are found in the posterior mediastinum?
A
Oesophagus
Thoracic aorta
Azygos vein
Thoracic duct
Vagus nerve
Sympathetic nerve trunks
Splanchnic nerves
