mediastinum

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:borderedBy lungs (laterally)
sternum (anteriorly)
vertebral column (posteriorly)
gptkbp:contains gptkb:thymus
gptkb:thoracic_duct
heart
lymph nodes
esophagus
trachea
pericardium
major blood vessels
phrenic nerves
vagus nerves
gptkbp:dividedInto superior mediastinum
inferior mediastinum
gptkbp:function houses vital organs and structures of the thorax
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label mediastinum
gptkbp:locatedIn thoracic cavity
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:mediastinum
gptkbp:subdivision thorax
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:chest_X-ray
gptkb:pleura
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5