Theme 1: Lecture 4 - The Posterior Mediastinum Flashcards by Anna Rogerson | Brainscape

Q

Anterior border of posterior mediastinum

A

Posterior pericardium

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Q

Posterior border of posterior mediastinum

A

Vertebrae T5-12

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Q

Lateral border of posterior mediastinum

A

Mediastinal pleura

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Q

Superior border of posterior mediastinum

A

Transverse thoracic plane

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Q

Inferior border of posterior mediastinum

A

Diphragm

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Q

What does the posterior mediastinum contain?

A

Oesophagus
Thoracic aorta
Azygous system of veins
Thoracic duct
Vagus nerve
Sympathetic trunk
Splanchnic nerves

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