25 Flashcards
1
Q
Label
A
2
Q
3 layers of the superior mediastinum
A
- superficial
- middle
- deep
(Different on the left and right)
3
Q
What is contained in the superficial layer of the superior mediastinum
A
- internal thoracic arteries and veins (gives off anterior intercostal arteries and veins)
- extends from inferior anterior mediastinum
- thymus
- superior vena cava and major branches
- parasternal lymphatics ( run along side the internal thoracic arteries and veins)
4
Q
The thymus is part of what system
A
Lymphatic
5
Q
Where is the thymus
A
- immediately posterior to sternum
6
Q
Where is the thymus
A
- immediately posterior to sternum
