Unit 3 - Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum: Major Structures of the Thoracic Cavity (Ex. III)

Question 1

pleural cavities

Answer 1

R pleural cavity ==> R lung

L pleural cavity ==> L lung

Question 2

mediastinum

Answer 2

S mediastinum ==> thymus, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, thoracic duct
I mediastinum:
- A ==> thymus (esp. in children)
- middle ==> heart, pericardium, roots of great vessels
- P ==> thoracic aorta, thoracic duct, esophagus, azygous venous system