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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures

Relations of tracheobronchial tree, aorta and esophagus, anterior view

Image #129-1

KEYWORDS: Esophagus, Lung, Mediastinum, Vasculature.

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Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures
Relations of tracheobronchial tree, aorta and esophagus, anterior view
  1. Larynx
  2. Trachea
  3. Vagus nerve right
  4. Aortic arch
  5. Bronchus of upper right lobe
  6. Inferior tracheobronchial lymph nodes
  7. Bronchus of middle right lobe
  8. Right inferior lobe bronchus
  9. Esophagus
  10. Posterior mediastinal lymph node
  11. Vertebral column (covered by pleura)
  12. Inferior vena cava
  13. Diaphragm
  14. Vocal fold
  15. Esophagus (cut across near pharyngeal junction)
  16. Posterior scalene muscle
  17. Stellate ganglion
  18. Thoracic duct (cut off)
  19. Left subclavian artery
  20. Vagus nerve left
  21. Main bronchi
  22. Recurrent laryngeal nerve
  23. Left upper lobe bronchus
  24. Left lower lobe bronchus
  25. Thoracic aorta
  26. Phrenicoesophageal membrane
  27. Pericardium (remnant)