What is in the mediastinum?
mediastinum, the anatomic region located between the lungs that contains all the principal tissues and organs of the chest except the lungs. The mediastinum is a division of the thoracic cavity; it contains the heart, thymus gland, portions of the esophagus and trachea, and other structures.
How is pneumomediastinum treated?
Treatment. Often, no treatment is required as the air is gradually absorbed from the mediastinum. If pneumomediastinum is accompanied by pneumothorax, a chest tube may be placed. Breathing high concentrations of oxygen may allow the air in the mediastinum to be absorbed more quickly.
Where are the mediastinum located?
The mediastinum is an important region of the body located between the lungs. Structures that lie in this region include the heart, the esophagus, the trachea, and large blood vessels including the aorta. The mediastinum is also home to lymph nodes.
Is it bad to crack your sternum?
Sternum popping, collar bone cracking, or joint cracking in general is not considered harmful; and if you go see your doctor about it, he/she will probably tell you not to worry.
Is the sternum the same as the chest?
The sternum as the solid bony part of the chest can be related to Ancient Greek στερεός/στερρός, (stereόs/sterrόs), meaning firm or solid. The English term breastbone is actually more like the Latin os pectoris, derived from classical Latin os, bone and pectus, chest or breast.
What causes pain on right side of sternum?
Pain in the right sternum and upper right abdomen that is accompanied by a feeling of fullness could result from gallbladder disease. A burning sensation that worsens after eating or drinking could be due to acid reflux. Cardiovascular problems, such as angina, cardiomyopathy and heart attack, can also cause pain in the right side of the sternum.
What is the sternum made of?
The sternum is made of three sections of bone tissue. These sections consist of the manubrium, body or corpus and the xiphoid process. The xiphoid process is the small bones seen at the tip of the sternum.