superior mediastinum
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0008818
The superior mediastinum is that portion of the interpleural space which lies between the manubrium sterni in front, and the upper thoracic vertebrae behind. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_mediastinum ]
Synonyms: superior mediastinal part of chest
Term info
- FMA:9827
- NCIT:C33684
- Wikipedia:Superior_mediastinum
- UMLS:C0230147 (ncithesaurus:Superior_Mediastinum)
- SCTID:362687003
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Mediastinum.png
mediastinum superius
uberon
UBERON:0008818
Superior mediastinum