The Mediastinum

Question 1

which bone forms the anterior border of the superior mediastinum?

Answer 1

sternal angle (T4)

Question 2

which thoracic vertebrae form the posterior border of the superior mediastinum?

Answer 2

T4-T5

Question 3

which plane seperates the superior from the inferior mediastinum?

Answer 3

transverse plane

Question 4

which main structures are found in the superior mediastinum?

Answer 4

arteries: aortic arch and its 3 main branches.
veins: left and right brachiocephalic veins and SVC.
nerves: vagus and phrenic nerves.
trachea
oesophagus

Question 5

which three parts is the inferior mediastinum subdivided into?

Answer 5

anterior
middle
posterior

Question 6

the thymus is located in which mediastinum?

Answer 6

superior portion of anterior mediastinum

Question 7

heart, pericardium and great vessels location in mediastinum?

Answer 7

middle mediastinum

Question 8

descending aorta location in mediastinum?

Answer 8

posterior

Question 9

oesophagus location in mediastinum?

Answer 9

posterior

Question 10

thoracic duct location in mediastinum?

Answer 10

posterior

Question 11

azygos vein location in mediastinum?

Answer 11

posterior

Question 12

sympathetic chain location in mediastinum?

Answer 12

posterior