Superior Mediastinum

Question 1

Which blood vessels would you find in the superior mediastinum?

Answer 1

1) Superior Vena Cava
2) Brachiocephalic Veins
3) Aortic Arch

Question 2

Which major lymphatic vessel will be found in the superior mediastinum?

Answer 2

Thoarcic Duct

Question 3

Which nerves will be found in the superior mediastinum?

Answer 3

1) Vagus Nerve
2) Left Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
3) Phrenic Nerve

Question 4

What will characterize the superior mediastinum?

Answer 4

It is above the sternal angle