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Superior and Posterior Mediastinum Flashcards

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superior mediastinum border - anterior

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manubrium

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superior mediastinum border - posterior

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bodies of T1-T4 vertebrae

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superior mediastinum border - inferior

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transverse thoracic plane

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superior mediastinum border - superior

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thoracic inlet

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what is reflected over the structures of the mediastinum on either side of the superior mediastinum

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parietal pleura

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describe the contents of the superior mediastinum from anterior to posterior

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  • thymus
  • brachiocephalic veins uniting to give SVC
  • arch of aorta
  • trachea
    -oesophagus
  • phrenic and vagus nerves
  • lymphatics
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of the contents of the superior mediastinum what is not found in any other part of the adult mediastinum

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thymus
brachiocephalic veins
arch of aorta
trachea

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what lies directly posterior to the brachiocephalic veins draining into SVC

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arch of aorta and branches

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what are the 3 branches of the aorta

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brachiocephalic trunk
left common carotid
left subclavian

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what does the brachiocephalic trunk divide to give

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right subclavian and right common carotid

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describe the path of the right vagus nerve in the superior mediastinum

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anterior to right subclavian artery

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describe the path of the right recurrent laryngeal nerve

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loops under the right subclavian artery then travels back up to larynx

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describe the path of the left vagus nerve in the superior mediastinum

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travels between left common carotid and left subclavian then passes along left side of arch of aorta

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describe the path of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve

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loops under arch of aorta (posterior to ligamentum arteriosum)

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the vagus nerves give branches to what plexuses

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cardiac plexus
right and left pulmonary plexus

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where is the cardiac plexus

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deep to arch of aorta

anterior surface of bifurcation of trachea // posterior aspect of ascending aorta

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where are the pulmonary plexuses

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on right and left main bronchi

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the vagus nerves form what plexus

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oesophageal plexus

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how do the vagal trunks form

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fibres of oesophageal plexus come together to form anterior and posterior vagal trunks that will continue into abdomen

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the anterior vagal trunk is mostly comprised of fibres from the ___ vagus

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left

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the posterior vagal trunk is mostly comprised of fibres from the ___ vagus

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right

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what is the root of the phrenic nerves

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anterior rami C3,4,5

(keep diaphragm alive)

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describe the course of the right phrenic nerve

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runs alongside right brachiocephalic vein, then SVC and then pericardium over right atrium

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the right phrenic nerve passes _____ to root of right lung

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anterior

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where does the right phrenic nerve pierce the diaphragm
near caval opening
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describe the course of the left phrenic nerve
lies between left subclavian artery and vein and continues to left of arch of aorta anterior to vagus continues onto surface of pericardium over left atrium and ventricle
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the left phrenic nerve passes _____ to root of left lung
anterior
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where does the left phrenic nerve pierce the diaphragm
left of pericardium, near apex
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where does the trachea begin
C6/7 below larynx
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what is the point of division of trachea called
carina
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what is the carina
V shaped cartilage that is the bifurcation of trachea
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where is the carina
transverse thoracic plane (T4/5)
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the trachea has C shaped cartilage (anteriorly/posteriorly)
anteriorly
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what is found on the posterior surface of the trachea
trachealis muscle
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what would be the issue if the trachea was completely cartilage
oesophagus (posterior to trachea) wouldn't be able to expand to allow bolus of food through
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where does the oesophagus begin
C6
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the oesophagus is a continuation of the
pharynx
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describe the course of the oesophagus in the superior mediastinum
travels in superior mediastinum immediately posterior to trachea
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describe the course of the oesophagus in the inferior mediastinum
initially lies to right of aorta then crosses anteriorly prior to piercing the diaphragm
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at what level does the oesophagus pierce the diaphragm
T10
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what are the 3 constrictions of the oesophagus from
arch of aorta left bronchus diaphragm
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boundaries of the posterior mediastinum: superior
transverse thoracic plane
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boundaries of the posterior mediastinum: posterior
bodies of T5-T12 vertebrae
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boundaries of the posterior mediastinum: anterior
posterior wall of pericardium and slope of diaphragm
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what is on either side of the posterior mediastinum and reflected onto structures
parietal pleura
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when does the arch of aorta become thoracic aorta
continuation of arch of aorta at level of transverse thoracic plane (T4/5)
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when does thoracic aorta become abdominal aorta
after passing through aortic hiatus of diaphragm
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thoracic aorta gives branches to
oesophagus pericardium bronchi thoracic wall diaphragm
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what drains the thoracic wall
azygous vein
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where is the azygous vein
posterior mediastinum
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on the right side of the thoracic wall, posterior intercostal veins 2-11 and subcostal drain where
directly into azygous vein
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on the right side of the thoracic wall, the 1st posterior intercostal vein drains where
directly to right brachiocephalic vein
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on the left side of the thoracic wall, the 1-4 posterior intercostal veins drain where
left brachiocephalic vein
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on the left side of the thoracic wall, the 5-8 posterior intercostal veins drain where
accessory hemiazygous
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on the left side of the thoracic wall, the 9-11 posterior intercostal veins and subcostal drain where
hemiazygous
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the hemiazygous and accessory hemiazygous go where
to azygous vein
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azygous vein drains where
SVC
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left posterior intercostal veins drain in groups of _ to left brachiocephalic vein, accessory hemiazygous and hemiazygous
4 (1-4) (5-8) (9-11 + subcostal)
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what is the major lymphatic vessel in the thoracic region
thoracic duct
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the thoracic duct drains what
all of the lymph from the lower limbs, pelvis and abdomen and from left side of thoracic cavity
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where does the thoracic duct join the venous system
at the left venous angle
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where is the left venous angle
junction of left internal jugular vein and left subclavian
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where is the thoracic duct located
between thoracic aorta and azygous vein on surface of bodies of thoracic vertebrae
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what is the sympathetic chain
chain of sympathetic ganglia extending the length of the vertebral column on either side
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where does sympathetic outflow come from
T1-L2/3
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what can be seen in the thoracic region of the sympathetic chain
both white and grey rami communicantes travelling between the spinal nerves and the sympathetic chain
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what are white rami communicantes
myelinated nerves travelling from spinal cord into the sympathetic chain
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what are grey rami communicantes
post-ganglionic non-myelinated fibres passing from chain into spinal nerve to be distributed to body wall
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how many splanchnic nerves are there and what are their names
3 either side - greater, lesser and least
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what do the splanchnic nerves supply
sympathetic innervation to the abdominal viscera
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the splanchnic nerves will pass through the _____ to be distributed in the abdominal cavity
diaphragm
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what do the splanchnic nerves carry
pre-synaptic sympathetic fibres for abdominal viscera
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describe the course of the splanchnic nerves as they pass through the diaphragm
synapse in ganglia assoc. with the aorta
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where does the greater splanchnic nerve receive fibres from
T5-T9 ganglia
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greater splanchnic nerve assoc. with what ganglia
coeliac and superior mesenteric
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where does the lesser splanchnic nerve receive fibres from
T10 and T11
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the lesser splanchnic nerve assoc. with what ganglia
superior mesenteric and aorticorenal
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where does the least splanchnic nerve receive fibres from
T12 ganglion
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what ganglia does the least splanchnic nerve assoc with
aorticorenal
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what is the broad tendinous region in the centre of the diaphragm called
central tendon of the diaphragm
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what opening in the diaphragm allows the passage of the IVC
caval opening
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what does the oesophageal hiatus allow the passage of
oesophagus and assoc. vagus nerves
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where is the oesophageal hiatus located
within muscle of left crus
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what does the aortic hiatus allow the passage of
aorta thoracic duct azygous vein
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where is the aortic hiatus
space posterior to the median arcuate ligament
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at what level does the IVC pierce the diaphragm
T8
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at what level does the oesophagus and vagal trunks pierce the diaphragm
T10
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at what level does the aorta pierce the diaphragm
T12
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how and at what level do the greater and lesser splanchnic nerves pierce the diaphragm
T12 small openings in the crura
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how and at what level does the least splanchnic nerve and the sympathetic trunk pierce the diaphragm
T12 posterior to medial arcuate ligament
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why does the right dome often bulge more superiorly
overlies the liver

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