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68 CHAPTER 3 The Thorax: Part II—The Thoracic Cavity

esophagus

trachea

right subclavian vein

right vagus

right internal jugular vein

rami communicantes

right brachiocephalic vein

sympathetic trunk

right phrenic nerve superior vena cava

azygos vein

right bronchi

ascending aorta

pulmonary arteries

right atrium covered by pericardium

pulmonary veins

pericardium

greater splanchnic nerve

diaphragm

lesser splanchnic nerve

inferior vena cava

A

thoracic duct

sympathetic trunk

left phrenic nerve left vagus nerve arch of aorta

left brachiocephalic vein

left recurrent laryngeal nerve ligamentum arteriosum

left pulmonary artery

left bronchi

left ventricle covered by pericardium

left pulmonary veins

descending aorta

pericardium

greater splanchnic nerve diaphragm

B

esophagus

FIGURE 3.15 A. Right side of the mediastinum. B. Left side of the mediastinum.

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