Splanchnic nerves are a group of nerves that transmit autonomic (involuntary) fibers, specifically sympathetic nerves, to organs in the abdominal...
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Splanchnic nerves and identify the location of thoracic sympathetic chain
Lymph nodes in the posterior mediastinum
Lymph nodes in the posterior mediastinum are part of the lymphatic system that drains structures in the posterior part of...
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Role of azygos vein in case of caval obstruction
The azygos vein plays a crucial role in cases of superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction, offering an alternative route for...
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Azygos system of veins with reference to formation, course, relations, tributaries, and area of drainage of both azygos and hemiazygos veins
The azygos venous system is a complex network of veins in the thoracic and abdominal regions that plays a crucial...
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Course relations and distribution of both vagii in thorax
The vagus nerves, also known as the tenth cranial nerves, are a pair of important nerves that play a crucial...
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Clinical scenarios related to chylothorax with the help of your knowledge of Anatomy
Chylothorax is a condition characterized by the accumulation of chyle, a milky lymphatic fluid rich in triglycerides, within the pleural...
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Thoracic duct with reference to its formation, course, tributaries, termination, and area of drainage
The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body, responsible for draining lymph from a significant portion...
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Relations and branches of descending aorta
The descending aorta is the portion of the aorta that descends through the thoracic and abdominal cavities, giving rise to...
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Boundaries of posterior mediastinum and describe its general topography
Boundaries of the Posterior Mediastinum: Anterior Boundary: The posterior mediastinum is anteriorly bounded by the posterior aspect of the pericardium...
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Contents of posterior mediastinum
The posterior mediastinum contains various structures, including the esophagus, thoracic aorta, thoracic duct, azygos and hemiazygos veins, sympathetic trunks, vagus...
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Posterior mediastinum
The posterior mediastinum is a subdivision of the mediastinum, the central compartment within the thoracic cavity. It is located posterior...
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Structure and topographic relations of contents of anterior mediastinum
The anterior mediastinum is a subdivision of the mediastinum, located between the sternum and the pericardium. It is characterized by...
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Structures forming different boundaries of Mediastinum
The mediastinum is a central compartment within the thoracic cavity, and its boundaries are defined by various structures. The structures...
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Divisions of Mediastinum.
The mediastinum is divided into superior and inferior portions, each further subdivided based on anatomical relationships and structures contained within....
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Mediastinum
The mediastinum is a central compartment or region within the thoracic cavity, located between the lungs. It is an anatomical...
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