Mediastinum And Respiratory Diaphragm Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mediastinum?
A
Space between lungs
2
Q
What are the subdivision of the superior mediastinum?
A
Retrosternal and prevertebral
3
Q
What are the subdivision of the inferior mediastinum?
A
Anterior, middle, and posterior
4
Q
What occupies the superior mediastinum on either side of the midline?
A
Thymus
5
Q
What are the parasympathetic and sympathetic innervation of the thymus?
A
Parasympathetic innervation is vagus nerve and sympathetic innervation is cardia sympathetic plexus