Which structure is contained within the mediastinum?

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Which structure is contained within the mediastinum?

The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity that houses several midline structures, including the esophagus. The esophagus runs behind the trachea and passes through the posterior mediastinum as it travels from the throat to the stomach, so it is contained within this space. Bronchioles and the lungs are part of the respiratory system located in the lungs and pleural cavities, not inside the mediastinum. The larynx sits in the neck and upper chest, above the mediastinal region.

The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity that houses several midline structures, including the esophagus. The esophagus runs behind the trachea and passes through the posterior mediastinum as it travels from the throat to the stomach, so it is contained within this space. Bronchioles and the lungs are part of the respiratory system located in the lungs and pleural cavities, not inside the mediastinum. The larynx sits in the neck and upper chest, above the mediastinal region.

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