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The descending thoracic aorta can be seen immediately posterior to the oesophagus. It is easily recognised by its strong muscular wall.
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Descending thoracic aorta
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The superior vena cava cannot be visualised at this vertebral level of the cross section. The superior vena cava drains into the right atrium at the level of the third costal cartilage.
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Superior vena cava
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The pericardium is a fibrous sac that sits around the heart. The oesophagus lies posterior to the heart.
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Pericardium
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The oesophagus is labelled. It lies posterior to the heart. The descending thoracic aorta can be seen immediately posterior to the oesophagus in this prosection.
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Oesophagus
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The vertebral column sits most posteriorly and centrally to form the backbone of the body. The T5-T12 vertebrae form the posterior border of the posterior mediastinum.
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Vertebral column
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What is the structure labelled in the axial prosection? [lightgallery]
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