The Mediastinum Flashcards
1
Q
List any 12 contents of the superior mediastinum
A
Longus colli muscles
Esophagus
Trachea
Vegus nerve
Phrenic nerve
Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Thymus
Aortic arch
Upper part of the superior vena cava
2
Q
At what vertebrae level does the descending aorta pierce the diaphragm
a)c5
b)T12
C)T5
A
T12 vertebrae level
3
Q
At every segmental level The descending aorta gives branches known as
A
Posterior intercostal arteries
4
Q
The azygos system of veins drains into —-
A
The superior vena cava
5
Q
What is the name given to the largest lymphatic vessel in the body
A
Thoracic duct
6
Q
The esophagus enters the diaphragm at which vertebrae level
A
T10 vertebrae level
7
Q
The esophageal hiatus is located at which vetebral level
A
T10
8
Q
What nerve innervates the esophagus
A
Vagus nerve
