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Divisions of Mediastinum
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**based on sternal angle (ribs 4 and 5 - 4th intercostal space)
1) SUPERIOR: 2)INFERIOR: - anterior - middle - posterior |
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Plane of Ludwig
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T4/T5
- bifurcation of trachea - beginning and end of arch of aorta - thoracic duct cross right to left side of body |
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Anterior Mediastinum
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sternal angle: 4th intercostal space -> diaphragm
- between sternum and pericardium - Thymus gland, medastinal branches of internal thoracic artery, sternopericardial ligaments, fat |
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Posterior Mediastinum -
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-8th intercostal space to rib 11
(posterior to heart) - ies between pericardium and thoracic vertebrae - esophagus, descending aorta, thoracic duct, azygous veins |
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Middle Mediastinum
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Heart and pericardium
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Branches of Descending Aorta
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1) Bronchial Artery
2) Posterior Intercostal Artery 3) Esophageal Artery |
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Branches of Aortic Arch
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1) Brachocephalic Trunk
- Right Common Carotid Artery - Right Subclavian artery *internal thoracic artery 2) Left Carotid Artery 3) Left Subclavian Artery |
