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Question 1

Label

Answer 1

Question 2

3 layers of the superior mediastinum

Answer 2

• superficial
• middle
• deep

(Different on the left and right)

Question 3

What is contained in the superficial layer of the superior mediastinum

Answer 3

• internal thoracic arteries and veins (gives off anterior intercostal arteries and veins)
  
  • extends from inferior anterior mediastinum
• thymus
• superior vena cava and major branches
• parasternal lymphatics ( run along side the internal thoracic arteries and veins)

Question 4

The thymus is part of what system

Answer 4

Lymphatic

Question 5

Where is the thymus

Answer 5

• immediately posterior to sternum

Question 6

Where is the thymus

Answer 6

• immediately posterior to sternum