The Mediastinum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fibrous pericardium?
A
a protective layer that is attached to the great vessels and diaphragm and works to anchor the heart in place
2
Q
What is the serous pericardium?
A
includes the parietal and visceral pericardium
3
Q
What are the three divisions of the inferior mediastinum?
A
anterior, middle and posterior
4
Q
What is in the anterior mediastinum?
A
thymus
5
Q
What is in the middle mediastinum?
A
pericardium and heart
6
Q
What is in the posterior mediastinum?
A
primary bronchi, oesophagus, descending aorta, thoracic duct, azygos and hemiazygos veins
7
Q
What is the venous drainage of the anterior intercostal veins?
A
internal thoracic vein
8
Q
What is the venous drainage of the posterior intercostal eins?
A
Right side is azygos vein
Left side is hemiazygos vein
