Structures in thoracic cavity compartments Flashcards
1
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serous membranes embryonically
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- celom becomes abdominal and thoracic cavities
- mesoderm lines cavities/organs
2
Q
posterior mediastinum
A
- descending aorta
- thoracic aorta
- azygos veins
- trachea (into bronchi)
- esophagus
- vagus nerve
3
Q
middle mediastinum
A
- heart
- phrenic nerve
- pericardiacophrenic artery/vein
4
Q
through superior thoracic aperture
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- trachea
- esophagus
- carotid arteries
- subclavian v
- jugular v
- thoracic duct
- bronchomediastinum
- vagus nerve
- phrenic n
- sympathetic trunk
- root of T1
- apex of lungs
5
Q
superior mediastinum
A
- arch of aorta
- veins: internal jugular and brachiocephalic
- trachea
- esophagus
- thoracic duct (emptying)
6
Q
through inferior thoracic aperture
A
- esophagus
- aorta
- IVC
- thoracic duct
- vagus n
- sympathetic trunk
- thoracic splanchnics
7
Q
anterior mediastinum
A
- thymus gland
