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The thoracic duct lies in the _____ and posterior inferior mediastinum.

Level 1 lymph nodes: _____ to the pectoralis minor (anterior, lateral, and posterior/subscapular groups)

The thoracic duct joins _____ vein at its junction with _____ vein.

Thoracic duct passes through the _____ hiatus in the diaphragm

_____ passes anterior to the scalene tubercle of the 1st rib.

The carina is _____ to ascending aorta and _____ to descending aorta

What are the major structures related to the mediastinal surface of the right lung?

Major openings of the diaphragm: 1. _____ hiatus at level T8 2. Esophageal hiatus at level T10 3. Aortic hiatus at level T12

Major structures related to the mediastinal surface of the **left lung**: - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____ - _____

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Manubrio-sternal joint fuses in old age usually above _____ years of age.

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Flashcard 1: The thoracic duct lies in the _____ and posterior inferior mediastinum.

Answer: superior

Flashcard 2: Level 1 lymph nodes: _____ to the pectoralis minor (anterior, lateral, and posterior/subscapular groups)

Answer: Lateral

Flashcard 3: The thoracic duct joins _ vein at its junction with _ vein.

Answer: Left subclavian; left internal jugular

Flashcard 4: Thoracic duct passes through the _____ hiatus in the diaphragm

Answer: aortic

Flashcard 5: _____ passes anterior to the scalene tubercle of the 1st rib.

Answer: Subclavian vein

Flashcard 6: The carina is _ to ascending aorta and _ to descending aorta

Answer: posterior

Flashcard 7: What are the major structures related to the mediastinal surface of the right lung?

Answer: 1. Heart (Right atrium) 2. Superior Vena Cava (SVC) 3. Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) 4. Azygos vein and its arch 5. Esophagus 6. Trachea 7. Right Phrenic and Vagus nerves

Extra: The mediastinal surface of the right lung is in contact with several key structures. The Azygos vein is a characteristic relation as it arches over the root of the right lung to drain into the SVC. The right atrium forms a large cardiac impression anterior to the hilum.

Flashcard 8: Major openings of the diaphragm: 1. _____ hiatus at level T8 2. Esophageal hiatus at level T10 3. Aortic hiatus at level T12

Answer: Vena cava

Extra: Mnemonic: **I 8 10 Eggs At 12** - **I**VC: T**8** - **E**sophagus: T**10** - **A**orta: T**12**

Flashcard 9: Major structures related to the mediastinal surface of the left lung: - ___ - _ - _ - _ - ___

Answer: Arch of aorta

Extra: The mediastinal surface of the left lung is related to the heart (forming the cardiac impression), the arch of the aorta (superior to the hilum), and the descending aorta (posterior to the hilum). Other relations include the left subclavian and common carotid arteries, the esophagus, and the left phrenic and vagus nerves.

Flashcard 10: Manubrio-sternal joint fuses in old age usually above _____ years of age.

Answer: 60

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