Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures

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

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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