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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures

Relations of pulmonary vessels, pericardium, trachea and esophagus, anterior view

Image #128-6

KEYWORDS: Esophagus, Lung, Mediastinum, Vasculature.

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Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures
Relations of pulmonary vessels, pericardium, trachea and esophagus, anterior view
1 . Trachea
2 . Rib I
3 . Vagus nerve right
4 . Upper lobe right lung
5 . Azygos vein (cut off)
6 . Bifurcation of trachea
7 . Right pulmonary artery
8 . Right superior pulmonary vein
9 . Esophagus
10 . Right inferior pulmonary vein
11 . Phrenic nerve right
12 . Middle lobe right lung
13 . Inferior vena cava
14 . Diaphragm
15 . Left subclavian artery
16 . Thoracic duct
17 . Recurrent laryngeal nerve
18 . Aortic arch (cut off)
19 . Main bronchi
20 . Vagus nerve left
21 . Pulmonary trunk
22 . Phrenic nerve left
23 . Left pulmonary artery
24 . Left superior pulmonary vein
25 . Thoracic aorta
26 . Left inferior pulmonary vein
27 . Pericardium