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Published	10/15/2023	The {{c1::transverse thoracic plane}} passes through the {{c3::sternal angle}} and the {{c2::T4-T5}} vertebral junction and divides the superior and i…
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c1::thymus}} is the most anterior structure behind the manubrium in the {{c3::superior}} mediastinum
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Published	10/15/2023	The brachiocephalic veins join to form the SVC at the level of the {{c1::1st}} costal cartilage
Published	10/15/2023	The subclavian and internal jugular veins drain into the {{c1::brachiocephalic}} veins (right and left)
Published	10/15/2023	The inferior border of the SVC is at the lower edge of the {{c1::3rd::#}} costal cartilage which is where it receives drainage from the {{c2::azygos}}…
Published	10/15/2023	The left brachiocephalic vein lies {{c1::anterior (superficial)}} to the branches of the aortic arch
Published	10/15/2023	Three branches of the aortic arch (anteromedial to posterolateral) or (right to left):1. {{c1::Brachiocephalic trunk}}2. {{c1::Left common carotid art…
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c2::brachiocephalic trunk}} divides into the {{c1::right common carotid}} artery and the {{c1::right subclavian}} artery
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c2::right}} common carotid arises from the {{c1::brachiocephalic trunk}}
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c2::left}} common carotid arises from the {{c1::aortic arch}}
Published	10/15/2023	The esophagus lies {{c1::deep (posterior)}} to the trachea
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c2::carina}} (where the trachea divides) is at vertebral level {{c1::T4}}
Published	10/15/2023	The trachea inclines to the {{c1::right::left/right}}The esophagus inclines to the {{c1::left::left/right}}
Published	10/15/2023	The vagus nerves are more {{c1::medial::medial/lateral}} than the phrenic nerves
Published	10/15/2023	The recurrent laryngeal nerves arise from the {{c1::vagus}} nerves
Published	10/15/2023	The right recurrent laryngeal nerve loops around the {{c1::right subclavian artery}}
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c2::left}} recurrent laryngeal nerve loops around the {{c1::ligamentum arteriosum}}
Published	10/15/2023	The vagus nerves run {{c1::posterior}} to the hilum of the lung
Published	10/15/2023	The phrenic nerves run {{c1::anterior}} to the hilum of the lung
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c2::anterior}} mediastinum contains loose connective tissue, fat, lymphatics, and branches of the {{c1::internal thoracic (mammary)}} arteries
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c2::middle}} mediastinum contains {{c3::the heart}}
Published	10/15/2023	The esophogus begins at vertebra {{c1::C6}} and ends at vertebra {{c1::T11}}
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c1::anterior}} vagal trunk arises from the {{c2::left}} vagus nerve
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c1::posterior}} vagal trunk arises from the {{c2::right}} vagus nerve
Published	10/15/2023	The aorta inclines to the {{c1::left}} and passes posterior to the root of the {{c1::left}} lung
Published	10/15/2023	The posterior intercostal arteries arise from the {{c1::thoracic aorta}}
Published	10/15/2023	The bronchial arteries arise from the {{c1::thoracic aorta}}
Published	10/15/2023	The thoracic aorta extends from {{c1::T4::vertebra}} to {{c1::T12::vertebra}} (where it passes through the diaphragm)
Published	10/15/2023	The azygos system collects blood from {{c1::the body wall}} and drains into the {{c2::SVC}}
Published	10/15/2023	If the IVC is compromised then the {{c1::azygos system}} is capable of returning blood to the heart
Published	10/15/2023	The azygos vein is on the {{c1::right}} side of the vertebral columnThe hemiazygos and accesory hemiazygos veins are on the {{c1::left}} side of the v…
Published	10/15/2023	The hemiazygos vein is {{c1::inferior::superior/inferior}} to the accesory hemiazygous vein
Published	10/15/2023	The hemiazygos vein crosses from left to right at approximately {{c1::T9::vertebra}}The accessory hemiazygos vein crosses from left to right at approx…
Published	10/15/2023	The hemiazygos and accesory hemiazygos veins drain into the {{c1::azygos vein}}
Published	10/15/2023	The posterior intercostal veins drain into the {{c1::azygos system}}
Published	10/15/2023	The thoracic duct originates {{c1::in the abdomen (L2)}} and ascends to where it empties into the {{c2::left subclavian vein}} (at junction with the {…
Published	10/15/2023	The thoracic duct lies {{c1::posterior}} to the esophagus
Published	10/15/2023	The thoracic duct inclines to the {{c2::left}} at {{c1::T5::vertebra}}
Published	10/15/2023	There are {{c1::3::#}} thoracic splanchnic nerves: {{c1::greater (T5-T9), lesser (T10-T11), least (T12)::names}} (superior to inferior)
Published	10/15/2023	The splanchnic nerves arise on the {{c1::medial}} side of the sympathetic chain
Published	10/15/2023	{{c2::White}} rami communicantes are only found in spinal nerves {{c1::T1-L2}}
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c3::inferior vena cava}} passes through the {{c1::caval}} opening at vertebral level {{c2::T8}}
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c1::esophagus and vagal trunks}} pass through the esophageal hiatus at vertebral level {{c2::T10}}
Published	10/15/2023	The {{c1::aorta, thoracic duct, and azygos/hemiazygos veins}} pass through the aortic hiatus at vertebral level {{c2::T12}}
Published	10/15/2023	Pain in the diaphragm is often referred to {{c1::the shoulder (C5) or trapezius ridge (C3, C4)}}
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Published	01/04/2024	Fracture of the {{c1::surgical neck}} of the humerus could damage the {{c2::axillary}} nerve and result in {{c3::deltoid atrophy}}
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