MEDICAL
PELVIS CAVITY
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Question
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Which cavity contains the trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland?
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mediastinum
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pleural cavity
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pelvic cavity
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spinal cavity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Each region of the thoracic mediastinum contains unique structures. Listed below are the different regions of the thoracic mediastinum and a high-level overview of their components. Superior Mediastinum: Organs: thymus, trachea, esophagus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main mediastinal contents are the heart, esophagus, trachea, thoracic nerves and systemic blood vessels.
Detailed explanation-3: -Generally, the thymus is located in the upper anterior portion of the mediastinum overlying the pericardium and the great vessels at the base of heart. However, during fetal development a remnant of thymus is probably detained along the thymopharyngeal duct due to abnormal migration.
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