Intermediate Mediastinum Quiz
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Q1. Which plane separates the superior and inferior mediastina?
- Transverse thoracic plane
- Subcostal plane
- Transpyloric plane
- Median plane
Q2. Which anterior landmark defines the transverse thoracic plane?
- Jugular notch
- Sternal angle
- Xiphisternal joint
- First costal cartilage
Q3. Which posterior level corresponds to the transverse thoracic plane?
- T8-T9 intervertebral disc
- T1-T2 intervertebral disc
- T4-T5 intervertebral disc
- T12-L1 intervertebral disc
Q4. Which major vessel is found in the superior mediastinum?
- Aortic arch
- Portal vein
- Abdominal aorta
- Femoral artery
Q5. Which airway structure occupies the superior mediastinum?
- Larynx
- Terminal bronchiole
- Trachea
- Alveolus
Q6. Which digestive structure passes through the superior and posterior mediastina?
- Duodenum
- Stomach
- Jejunum
- Esophagus
Q7. Which major artery occupies the posterior mediastinum?
- Pulmonary trunk
- Ascending aorta
- Descending thoracic aorta
- Brachiocephalic trunk
Q8. Which lymphatic channel ascends through the posterior mediastinum?
- Thoracic duct
- Cystic duct
- Common bile duct
- Pancreatic duct
Q9. Which nerves descend anterior to the roots of the lungs?
- Intercostal nerves
- Phrenic nerves
- Greater splanchnic nerves
- Vagus nerves
Q10. Which nerves pass posterior to the roots of the lungs?
- Intercostal nerves
- Vagus nerves
- Suprascapular nerves
- Phrenic nerves