Question

Enumerate the contents of posterior mediastinum​

Answer 1

Answer:

It contains the thoracic part of the descending aorta, the azygos and the two hemiazygos veins, the vagus and splanchnic nerves, the esophagus, the thoracic duct, and some lymph glands.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer ⤵

It contains the thoracic part of the descending aorta, the azygos and the two hemiazygos veins, the vagus and splanchnic nerves, the esophagus, the thoracic duct, and some lymph glands.

✰ More To Know ✰

What structures are located in the posterior mediastinum?

Posterior Mediastinum:

• Organs: esophagus.
• Arteries: descending thoracic aorta.
• Veins and lymphatics: azygos hemiazygos veins, thoracic duct.
• Nerves: vagus, splanchnic, sympathetic chain[1][2][8][5]

Is the heart in the posterior mediastinum?

• The middle mediastinum contains the heart, pericardium, great vessels, trachea, bronchi, esophagus, and lymph nodes.
• The posterior mediastinum contains autonomic nerves, vessels, and lymph nodes. Neurogenic tumors and lymphadenopathy usually present in this location.