Anterior and Middle Mediastinum Flashcards
1
Q
what are the boundaries of the anterior mediastinum
A
- body of sternum (ant.)
- pericardium (post.)
- transverse thoracic plane (sup.)
- diaphragm (inf.)
2
Q
what are the contents of the anterior mediastinum
A
- loose CT
- fat
- lymphatics
3
Q
what are the contents of the middle mediastinum
A
- heart
- pericardium
- roots of great vessels
4
Q
what structures are adjacent to the middle mediastinum
A
- great vessels
- phrenic nerves
- lung root structures
5
Q
what are the boundaries of the of the middle mediastinum
A
bounded on all sides by pericardial sac