Mediastinum: The mediastinum is the space between

The mediastinum is the space between the right and left lungs in the chest. The mediastinum is in the middle of the chest extending from the spine to the front of the chest and the breast bone (sternum). We can see the mediastinum on all imaging studies which cover the chest. What structures does the mediastinum contain? The mediastinum contains the heart and great vessels that arise from it. The esophagus which goes from the throat to the stomach. The trachea or windpipe. The mediastinum ... Figure 3 - Mediastinum and thorax : Illustrations and anatomical cross-sections The different anatomical charts are organized in their representation of the general anatomy of the mediastinum and thoracic cavity, then its structure in details and finally the anatomical sections are available at the end of the module: Mediastinum : Anterior view We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The mediastinum is a space in the thorax that contains a group of organs, vessels, nerves, lymphatics and their surrounding connective tissue. It lies in the midline of the chest between the pleura of each lung. It extends anterior to posterior fr...