The Mediastinum Contains All of the Following Except The

Question

The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
A)trachea.
B)venae cavae.
C)right lung.
D)esophagus.

Accepted Answer

The mediastinum is the region in the thorax between the two pleural sacs (lungs). It contains the trachea, esophagus, heart, great vessels, thymus gland, lymph nodes, and nerves. However, the right lung is not part of the mediastinum - it is located in the right pleural cavity.