For the dissection of the posterior mediastinum, you should find:
Arteries and Veins
aorta
azygos and hemiazygos veins
posterior intercostals
Nerves
intercostals
sympathetic chain
rami communicantes
greater splanchnic nerve
anterior and posterior esophageal nerves (from vagus nerves)
Other
esophagus
costal pleura
thoracic duct
John A. McNulty, Ph.D.
Last Updated: May 11, 2011
Created: Jan 24, 1997