Dissection of mediastinum and paravertebral structures

Relations of tracheobronchial tree, aorta and esophagus, anterior view

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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)