Question

Superior mediastinum

Accepted Answer

Structure: contains thymus and portions of the esophagus, trachea, aortic arch & branches, SVC and tributaries, vagus and phrenic nerves, and thoracic ductLocation: superior to middle mediastinuma) superior to sternal angle (T4/5)b) posterior to manubriumc) anterior to upper four thoracic vertebral bodies

Front	Superior mediastinum
Back	Structure: contains thymus and portions of the esophagus, trachea, aortic arch & branches, SVC and tributaries, vagus and phrenic nerves, and thoracic duct Location: superior to middle mediastinum a) superior to sternal angle (T4/5) b) posterior to manubrium c) anterior to upper four thoracic vertebral bodies

Superior Mediastinum Thoracic Structure Thymus Portions Esophagus Trachea