Intermediate Middle Mediastinum Quiz
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Q1. Which portions of the great arteries lie within the middle mediastinum?
- Thoracic aorta and celiac trunk
- Subclavian and axillary arteries
- Aortic arch and descending aorta
- Ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk
Q2. Which nerve passes anterior to the root of each lung?
- Phrenic nerve
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Vagus nerve
- Greater splanchnic nerve
Q3. Which nerve passes posterior to the root of each lung?
- Phrenic nerve
- Vagus nerve
- Intercostal nerve
- Suprascapular nerve
Q4. Which vessels form part of each lung root in the middle mediastinal region?
- Coronary arteries and veins
- Intercostal vessels only
- Pulmonary arteries and veins
- Internal thoracic vessels
Q5. Which airway structures are associated with the roots of the lungs?
- Main bronchi
- Terminal bronchioles
- Alveolar ducts
- Larynx
Q6. Which nerve provides the main sensory innervation to the fibrous pericardium?
- Phrenic nerve
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Sympathetic trunk only
- Vagus nerve
Q7. The phrenic nerves arise mainly from which spinal cord levels?
- L1-L3
- C3-C5
- T5-T9
- C8-T2
Q8. Which part of the inferior vena cava lies within the pericardial region?
- Short terminal segment
- No part
- Entire abdominal segment
- Renal segment only
Q9. Which lymph nodes are associated with the roots of the lungs?
- Popliteal nodes
- Tracheobronchial and bronchopulmonary nodes
- Mesenteric nodes
- Inguinal nodes
Q10. Which structure lies directly posterior to the pericardium and left atrium?
- Internal thoracic artery
- Esophagus
- Sternum
- Thymus