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anterior mediastinum

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anterior mediastinum,
a caudal portion of the mediastinum in the middle of the thorax, bounded ventrally by the body of the sternum and parts of the fourth through the seventh ribs and dorsally by the parietal pericardium, extending downward as far as the diaphragm. Compare middle mediastinum, posterior mediastinum, superior mediastinum.


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The anterior mediastinum and neck were packed open with sterile gauze.
11) With respect to these cases, it is important to remember that as many as 10% of seminomas may be extragonadal in origin; such tumors typically occur in the anterior mediastinum, retroperitoneum, or pineal region.
After the sixth week of fetal life, it descends to its final position in the anterior mediastinum adjacent to the parietal pericardium.
 
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