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Mediastinum Flashcards

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Three divisions of the mediastinum

A

Anterior (prevascular)
Middle (visceral)
Posterior (paravertebral)

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Contents of the anterior mediastinum

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Fat
Lymph nodes
Thymus
Left brachiocephalic vein

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Contents of the middle mediastinum

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Heart
Aorta (ascending, arch, descending)
SVC and IVC
Intrapericardial arteries and veins

Trachea and esophagus
Thoracic duct
Lymph nodes

Anterior 1/3 of thoracic spine

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Contents of the posterior mediastinum

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Posterior 2/3 of thoracic spine

Paravertebral soft tissues

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Borders of the anterior mediastinum

Superior -
Inferior -
Lateral -

Anterior -
Posterior -

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Superior - thoracic inlet
Inferior - diaphragm
Lateral - parietal mediastinal pleura

Anterior - sternum
Posterior - pericardium

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