Middle Mediastinum Structure Relations Flashcards
1
Q
The descending (thoracic) aorta passes _______ to the left main bronchus
A
Posterior
2
Q
The descending (thoracic) aorta is positioned ________ to the pericardial sac
A
Posterior
3
Q
The descending (thoracic) aorta is positioned to the ________ of the vertebral bodies
A
Left (lateral)
4
Q
The superior vena cava is positioned _______ to the ascending aorta
A
Lateral (right)
5
Q
The inferior vena cava is positioned to the _____ of the descending aorta
A
Right
5
Q
The arch of the aorta passes ______ to the pulmonary trunk
A
Superior
6
Q
The left vagus nerve passes directly ______ to the arch of the aorta
A
Lateral
7
Q
The left recurrent laryngeal nerve passes ______ to the ligamentum arteriosum
A
Posterior
8
Q
The left recurrent laryngeal nerve passes directly _______ to the arch of the aorta
A
Inferior
