Anatomy
·Thorax & Spine
Mediastinum
⭐ PREMIUM
The mediastinum is the central compartment between the pleural sacs. Its subdivisions and contents are core anatomy.
DIVISIONS (the transverse thoracic plane at the sternal angle / T4–5 splits superior from inferior)
• Superior: arch of the aorta + 3 great branches, brachiocephalic veins + SVC, trachea, oesophagus, thoracic duct, vagus + phrenic nerves, thymus.
• Inferior = Anterior (thymic rem…
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