Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures
Mediastinal contents viewed from right side
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Image #126-4
Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures
Mediastinal contents viewed from right side
The pleura which covered the right side of the mediastinum and the paravertebral area has been removed from the specimen shown in the preceding view. The pericardial cavity has been opened. The endothoracic fascia has been cleared away.
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Thoracic ganglion
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Longus colli muscle
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Rib IV (cut off)
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Costal pleura
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Cardiac thoracic nerve
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Upper pointer: Right superior intercostal vein Lower pointer: Azygos vein (pointer indicates location of a valve within vein)
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Right main bronchus
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Branch right pulmonary artery (filled with blue latex)