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Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Mediastinum and Contents
Speciality
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Mediastinum and Contents
Session Overview
Description
This session describes the contents, relations and anatomical divisions of the mediastinum.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy of the mediastinum
- Identify the four main sub-divisions of the mediastinum
- Differentiate the structures within each major sub-division
Mediastinum' is from the Latin that means 'in the middle' and could be used to describe structures in the middle of various structures or organs.
By common use, the term mediastinum refers to the structures in the middle of the chest.
This session aims to improve your knowledge of the mediastinum, its divisions and the structures within it. This session also includes some questions to test your knowledge.
Title
Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Mediastinum and Contents
Speciality
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Anesthetics, Musculoskeletal medicine
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
e-LA Module 07a - Anatomy, 07a_01_05 Mediastinum and Contents
Price:
$19.00
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