Intermediate Superior Mediastinum Quiz
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Q1. Which plane separates the superior and inferior mediastina?
- Subcostal plane
- Transpyloric plane
- Transverse thoracic plane
- Intertubercular plane
Q2. Which surface landmark marks the anterior end of the transverse thoracic plane?
- Costal margin
- Xiphisternal joint
- Jugular notch
- Sternal angle
Q3. Which veins unite to form the superior vena cava?
- Azygos and hemiazygos veins
- Brachiocephalic veins
- Pulmonary veins
- Internal thoracic veins
Q4. Which brachiocephalic vein is longer and crosses the midline?
- Left pulmonary vein
- Right brachiocephalic vein
- Azygos vein
- Left brachiocephalic vein
Q5. What is the first branch of the aortic arch?
- Left common carotid artery
- Right subclavian artery
- Left subclavian artery
- Brachiocephalic trunk
Q6. What is the second usual branch of the aortic arch?
- Left subclavian artery
- Right common carotid artery
- Left common carotid artery
- Brachiocephalic trunk
Q7. What is the third usual branch of the aortic arch?
- Right common carotid artery
- Left subclavian artery
- Left common carotid artery
- Brachiocephalic trunk
Q8. Which nerve loops under the aortic arch?
- Right recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Greater splanchnic nerve
- Right phrenic nerve
Q9. Which structure lies immediately posterior to the trachea?
- Esophagus
- Manubrium
- Ascending aorta
- Thymus
Q10. Which structures form the lateral boundaries of the superior mediastinum?
- Mediastinal pleura
- Visceral pericardium
- Endocardium
- Parietal peritoneum