Mediastinum - Anatomy & Physiology

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The mediastinum is visible in this dog dissection, left lung removed. ©RVC 2008

Introduction

The mediastinum divides the thoracic cage into two halves. It extends from the Spine to the Sternum and contains many structures including blood vessels, nerves, oesophagus, trachea and heart.

References

  • Sjaastad, O.V., Hove, K. and Sand, O. (2004) Physiology of Domestic Animals. Oslo: Scandinavian Veterinary Press.


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