Anatomy of the Mediastinum Quiz

Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the mediastinum with these challenging questions. Explore structures and boundaries in the mediastinum.

#1

Which structure separates the superior and inferior mediastinum?

The thoracic inlet
The diaphragm
The sternal angle
The superior thoracic aperture
#2

Which structure lies posterior to the trachea and esophagus in the mediastinum?

The thymus gland
The azygos vein
The superior vena cava
The descending aorta
#3

Which nerve is found in the posterior mediastinum?

Vagus nerve
Phrenic nerve
Accessory nerve
Hypoglossal nerve
#4

Which vein drains into the superior vena cava?

Inferior vena cava
Azygos vein
Hemiazygos vein
Brachiocephalic vein
#5

Which structure is NOT part of the anterior mediastinum?

Thymus gland
Lymph nodes
Heart
Fat
#6

Which structure is NOT found within the anterior mediastinum?

Thymus gland
Lymph nodes
Trachea
Fat
#7

Which of the following is NOT a boundary of the superior mediastinum?

Inferior border of the manubrium
Transverse thoracic plane
Superior border of the pericardium
Plane of the sternal angle
#8

Which structure forms the anterior border of the posterior mediastinum?

Esophagus
Descending aorta
Vagus nerve
Trachea
#9

Which structure is located at the level of the sternal angle in the mediastinum?

Tracheal bifurcation
Aortic arch
Superior vena cava
Esophageal hiatus
#10

Which structure is located posterior to the heart in the mediastinum?

Trachea
Superior vena cava
Esophagus
Thoracic duct
#11

Which structure passes through the diaphragm at the level of T10?

Esophagus
Aorta
Inferior vena cava
Azygos vein
#12

Which artery gives rise to the posterior intercostal arteries?

Aortic arch
Brachiocephalic trunk
Subclavian artery
Descending thoracic aorta
#13

Which vein drains into the brachiocephalic vein?

Azygos vein
Inferior vena cava
Superior vena cava
Internal thoracic vein
#14

Which structure lies anterior to the trachea in the mediastinum?

Pulmonary artery
Esophagus
Thoracic duct
Thoracic aorta
#15

Which vein forms the confluence of the brachiocephalic veins?

Azygos vein
Inferior vena cava
Subclavian vein
Superior vena cava

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