Mediastinum II Flashcards
1
Q
esophagus
A
msot posterior structure
begins from inferior aspest of pharynx
travels posterior to trachea superior and left atrium inferior
enters abdomin via esophageal hiatus
2
Q
anterior vagal trunk
A
sits on anterior surface of esophagus
arises from esophagal plexus
3
Q
posterior vagal trunk
A
from right vagus nerve
4
Q
esophageal plexus
A
made of visceral affects and sympathetic chain fiers
5
Q
sympathetic chain
A
runs entire vertebral column
6
Q
splanic nerves
A
come from sympathetic chain
carry pregnaglanin sympathetic fibers
7
Q
greater splanic nerv
A
has roots from T5-T9
8
Q
lesser splanic nerve
A
has roots from T10-T11
9
Q
Least splanic nerve
A
has roots from T12
10
Q
preaortic ganglia
A
can also find sympathetic ganglia
11
Q
most common xray view
A
posterior-anterior
