Mediastinum

Question 1

The superior mediastinum consists of?

Answer 1

Origins of the thyroid and stenosis hyoid muscles
Thymus gland
Right and left brachio cephallic vein

Question 2

The middle mediastinum consists of?

Answer 2

Ascending aorta, pulmonary trunk
Lower part of superior vena cava arch of azygous vein
Bifurcation of trachea
Phrenic nerves
Four pulmonary veins

Question 3

Posterior mediastinum?

Answer 3

Esophagus
Thoracic duct
Descending aorta
Vagus nerves
Sphanchnic nerves
Posterior mediastinum nodes

Question 4

Ptosis

Answer 4

Drooping of eyelid

Question 5

Miosis

Answer 5

Constriction of pupil

Question 6

Anisoconic

Answer 6

Unequal pupil size

Question 7

Anhidrous

Answer 7

Decreased sweating

Question 8

Computed tomography

Answer 8

Helpful in determining exact location of mass and density

Question 9

Pet scan

Answer 9

Detects changes in organ and tissue function which is often used to monitor and diagnose various conditions

Question 10

Bronchiogenuc cyst

Answer 10

These are close to the trachea main bronchi and carina they are often asymptomatic