Mediastinum Anatomy Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of mediastinum anatomy with this 10-question quiz. Please answer all questions carefully.
Which of the following best describes the boundaries of the mediastinum?
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Between the lungs, extending from the sternum to the vertebral column
Between the diaphragm and the heart only
Within the right lung only
Posterior to the vertebral column
Select all structures that are found in the superior mediastinum.
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Aortic arch
Trachea
Esophagus
Thoracic duct
Descending thoracic aorta
Which nerve passes through the mediastinum and supplies the diaphragm?
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Phrenic nerve
Vagus nerve
Intercostal nerve
Sympathetic trunk
Name one major vessel located in the anterior mediastinum.
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The heart is located in which subdivision of the mediastinum?
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Middle mediastinum
Superior mediastinum
Anterior mediastinum
Posterior mediastinum
Which of the following statements about the posterior mediastinum is correct?
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Contains the descending thoracic aorta
Contains the thymus gland
Contains the pulmonary trunk
Contains the brachiocephalic veins
Rate your confidence in identifying the anatomical divisions of the mediastinum.
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Not confident
1
2
3
4
Very confident
5
1 is Not confident, 5 is Very confident
Match the mediastinal subdivision to its primary contents.
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Subdivision
Primary Contents
Anterior mediastinum
Middle mediastinum
Posterior mediastinum
Briefly describe the clinical significance of the mediastinum.
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Select all conditions that can involve the mediastinum.
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Mediastinitis
Lymphoma
Aortic aneurysm
Pericarditis
Pneumothorax
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