Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures

Left first intercostal space; stellate ganglion and connections; costocervical trunk

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Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures

Left first intercostal space; stellate ganglion and connections; costocervical trunk

The subclavian artery (10) and the vertebral artery (7) have been pulled forward and slightly downward.

1. Vagus nerve left
2. Cervical fascia (prevertebral part)
3. Esophagus (opened)
4. Longus colli muscle
5. Trachea
6. Stellate ganglion
7. Vertebral artery
8. Inferior cervical cardiac nerve
9. Thyrocervical trunk (cut off)
10. Left subclavian artery (cut off)
11. Internal thoracic artery (cut off)
12. Ansa subclavia
13. Thoracic duct
14. Head of rib II
15. Thoracic cardiac nerve
16. Middle cervical ganglion
17. Sympathetic trunk (two strands)
18. Cervical nerve VII
19. Ramus communicans
20. Cervical nerve VIII
21. Ramus communicans
22. Inferior trunk brachial plexus
23. Thoracic nerve I (note intercostal branches)
24. Thoracic ganglion
25. Costocervical trunk
26. Rami communicantes
27. Sympathetic trunk
28. Intercostal nerve II