Posterior mediastinum. Blood supply, lymphatic drainage and innervation of the thoracic organs.

The lecture reports about the posterior mediastinum, a very important space in the thoracic cavity behind the pericardium. Posterior mediastinum contains a lot of structures (esophagus, thoracic aorta, ...) with their position and relationships. In addition, the lecture is focused to arterial blood supply, venous and lymphatic drainage and innervation of the heart, pericardium, lungs, pleura and esophagus.

The author ofers an overview of posterior mediastinum.