The mediastinum is a compartment located between two pleural sacs in the thoracic cavity. It is divided into superior and inferior parts, and further subdivided into anterior, middle, and posterior mediastinum.
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Mediastinum PPT Summary
- The mediastinum is a compartment in the thoracic cavity between two pleural sacs.
- It is divided into superior and inferior parts, further divided into anterior, middle, and posterior mediastinum.
- The mediastinum contains various organs and structures such as the thymus, heart, major arteries and veins, trachea, esophagus, lymph nodes, and neural structures.
- It is bordered by the sternum, vertebral column, superior thoracic aperture, diaphragm, and mediastinal pleura.
- The superior mediastinum contains structures like the arch of the aorta, superior vena cava, and nerves such as the vagus and phrenic nerves.
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