QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
In children, the thymus could be seen here. However, it regresses during puberty.
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c
Anterior mediastinum
QuestionChoice
This contains the oesophagus and thoracic aorta.
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e
Posterior mediastinum
QuestionChoice
This contains the heart and great vessels, and is the biggest part of the mediastinum.
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d
Middle mediastinum
QuestionChoice
This is the region where gas exchange occurs within the lung.
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b
Lung parenchyma
QuestionChoice
At this age, the thymus gland will have reduced in size from childhood and so will only be found in the superior mediastinum.
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a
Superior mediastinum
Concept
Chapter
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Superior mediastinum
Topic
198
Thoracic anatomy
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A 65-year-old male has a CT scan as it is suspected he has interstitial lung disease. The radiographer is testing your knowledge of thoracic anatomy and asks you the following question.

In which part of the thorax will the thymus be found in this man?
a