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Flashcards in Superior Mediastinum Deck (4)
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1
Q

Which blood vessels would you find in the superior mediastinum?

A

1) Superior Vena Cava
2) Brachiocephalic Veins
3) Aortic Arch

2
Q

Which major lymphatic vessel will be found in the superior mediastinum?

A

Thoarcic Duct

3
Q

Which nerves will be found in the superior mediastinum?

A

1) Vagus Nerve
2) Left Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
3) Phrenic Nerve

4
Q

What will characterize the superior mediastinum?

A

It is above the sternal angle