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The oesophagus is labelled within the superior mediastinum. It also extends down into posterior mediastinum which begins around T4.
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Superior mediastinum
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The anterior mediastinum does not contain any major structures aside from the thymus gland in children.
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Anterior mediastinum
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The oesophagus is labelled within the superior mediastinum. The middle mediastinum contains the origins of the major heart vessels including the pulmonary trunk and ascending aorta. It also contains the superior vena cava and pulmonary veins. The phrenic and vagus nerves also pass through the middle mediastinum.
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Middle mediastinum
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The inferior mediastinum is comprised of the anterior, middle and posterior mediastinum. The oesophagus at this level is sitting in the superior mediastinum.
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Inferior mediastinum
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The posterior mediastinum does contain the oesophagus; however, it also contains the thoracic aorta which is not visualised here. The superior mediastinum contains many great vessels which can be seen in the image.
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Posterior mediastinum
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Thoracic anatomy
Which portion of the mediastinum is the labelled structure? [lightgallery]
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