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3 Νοε 2023 · The superior mediastinum is a space bounded anteriorly by the manubrium of the sternum, and posteriorly by the bodies of T1-T4 vertebrae. Its superior border is an oblique plane extending from the jugular notch of the manubrium to the superior border of T1 vertebra.
18 Ιουλ 2022 · Inferior mediastinum – extends downwards, terminating at the diaphragm. It is further subdivided into the anterior mediastinum, middle mediastinum and posterior mediastinum. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the superior mediastinum – its borders, contents and clinical correlations.
So in this video, let’s focus on the superior mediastinum. From anterior to posterior, it contains the following structures: the thymus, the great vessels, the inferior continuation of the trachea, the inferior continuation of the esophagus, and the thoracic duct and lymphatics trunks.
24 Ιουλ 2023 · The superior mediastinum is a triangle-shaped structure that sits at the upper, anterior portion of the chest. The superior mediastinum is most noteworthy for containing the take-off point of the three great branches of the aortic arch: the brachiocephalic trunk (also known as the innominate artery), the left common carotid artery, and the left ...
Comprehensive explanation of the location, boundaries, and contents of the superior mediastinum, including the transverse plane and the anatomical structures and landmarks intersected by the plane.
18 Σεπ 2024 · The mediastinum is located inside the thoracic cavity (the chest area) between the lungs. It is divided into four compartments: the superior, anterior, middle, and posterior. Each one houses different structures such as the heart and arteries.
The superior mediastinum is located behind the manubrium of the sternum and anteriorly to the bodies of the first four thoracic vertebrae (T1 - T4). It is continuous with the neck above and the inferior mediastinum below.