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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197
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posterior axillary lineA vertical line extending inferiorly from the posterior axillary fold. ... Synonym: linea axillaris posterior, linea postaxillaris, postaxillary line. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior basal branchPosterior basal branch of the basal part of the inferior lobar branch of the left and right pulmonary arteries. ... Synonym: ramus basalis posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior basal segmentPosterior basal segment of inferior lobe of right and left lungs; lies adjacent to vertebral column below superior segment. ... Synonym: segmentum basale posterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior belly of digastric muscle<anatomy> Portion of digastric muscle posterior to the intermediate tendon, attaching to the digastric groove of the temporal bone. ... Synonym: venter posterior musculi digastrici. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior border of eyelidsThe posterior edge of the free margin of each eyelid, which is also the border of the conjunctiva. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior border of fibulaThe ridge on the posterior aspect of the fibula extending from the head to the medial aspect of the peroneal groove. ... Synonym: margo posterior fibulae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior border of radiusThe ridge on the radius that extends from the tuberosity to the tubercle on the posterior aspect of the distal extremity. ... Synonym: margo posterior radii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior border of testisThe rounded posterior portion of the testis into which the vessels enter. ... Synonym: margo posterior testis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior border of ulnaThe sinuous palpable subcutaneous ridge on the posterior aspect of the ulna that extends from near the olecranon to the styloid process, demarcating 'anterior' (flexor) from 'posterior' (extensor) compartments of forearm. ... Synonym: margo posterior ulnae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior brachial cutaneous nerve<anatomy, nerve> A branch of the radial nerve supplying the skin of the posterior surface of the arm. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus brachii posterior, posterior cutaneous nerve of arm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior brachial regionSynonym for posterior region of arm ... The back of arm. ... Synonym: facies brachialis posterior, regio brachialis posterior, posterior brachial region, posterior surface of arm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior branch of obturator nerve<anatomy, nerve> Branch supplying obturator externus muscle, then passing posterior to adductor brevis, supplying it and the adductor portion of the adductor magnus muscle. ... Synonym: ramus posterior nervi obturatorii. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior branch of renal artery<anatomy, artery> Terminal branch of renal artery (with anterior branch) becoming the posterior segmental artery of kidney. ... Synonym: ramus posterior arteriae renalis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior branch of spinal nervesSee: dorsal primary ramus of spinal nerve. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior branchesBranches directed dorsally or backward. ... Synonym: rami posteriores. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior caecal artery<anatomy, artery> Origin, ileocolic artery; distribution, posterior region of caecum. ... Synonym: arteria caecalis posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cardinal veinsFrom the caudal part; the common cardinal veins, formed by the anastomosis of the anterior and posterior cardinal vein's, are the main systemic return channels to the heart; in the older literature, sometimes called Cuvier's ducts. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior carpal regionThe posterior part of the wrist. ... Synonym: regio carpalis posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cellsSynonym for posterior ethmoidal air cells ... The posterior group of air cells of the ethmoidal sinus's; each sinus communicates with the superior meatus of the nasal cavity. ... Synonym: sinus ethmoidales posteriores, cellulae posteriores, posterior cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior central convolutionSynonym for postcentral gyrus ... The anterior convolution of the parietal lobe, bounded in front by the central sulcus (fissure of Rolando) and posteriorly by the interparietal sulcus. ... Synonym: gyrus postcentralis, ascending parietal convolution, ascending parietal gyrus, posterior central convolution, posterior central gyrus. ... (05 Mar 2000)
posterior central gyrus
Synonym for postcentral gyrus ... The anterior convolution of the parietal lobe, bounded in front by the central sulcus (fissure of Rolando) and posteriorly by the interparietal sulcus. ... Synonym: gyrus postcentralis, ascending parietal convolution, ascending parietal gyrus, posterior central convolution, posterior central gyrus. ... (05 Mar 2000)
posterior centriole
Synonym for distal centriole ... The centriole in the developing spermatozoon from which the flagellum develops. ... Synonym: posterior centriole. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cerebellar notch
A narrow notch between the cerebellar hemispheres posteriorly, occupied by the falx cerebelli. ... Synonym: incisura cerebelli posterior, marsupial notch, posterior notch of cerebellum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cerebral artery
<anatomy, artery> Formed by the bifurcation of the basilar artery; it passes around the cerebral peduncle to reach the medial aspect of the hemisphere; for descriptive purposes it is divided into three parts: 1) the precommunical part (P1 segment of clinical terminology), the part before the junction with the posterior communicating artery, s …
posterior cerebral commissure
Synonym for commissura posterior cerebri ... A thin band of white matter, crossing from side to side beneath the habenula of the pineal body and over the aditus ad aqueductum cerebri; it is largely composed of fibres interconnecting the left and right pretectal region and related cell groups of the midbrain; dorsally, it marks the junction of the di …
posterior chamber of eye
The ringlike space, filled with aqueous humor, between the iris/pupil anteriorly and the lens and ciliary body posteriorly. ... Synonym: camera posterior bulbi, camera oculi minor, camera oculi posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior choroidal artery
<anatomy, artery> One of several choroid branches of the P2 segment of the posterior cerebral artery that supply the choroid plexus of the body of the lateral ventricle and of the third ventricle. ... Synonym: arteria choroidea posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior choroiditis
Disseminated choroiditis restricted to the central choroid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior circumflex humeral artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, axillary; distribution, muscles and structures of shoulder joint; anastomoses, anterior circumflex humeral, suprascapular, thoracoacromial, and profunda brachii. ... Synonym: arteria circumflexa humeri posterior, posterior humeral circumflex artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior column
The pronounced, dorsolaterally oriented ridge of gray matter in each lateral half of the spinal cord, corresponding to the posterior or dorsal horn appearing in transverse sections of the cord. ... Synonym: columna posterior, dorsal column of spinal cord, posterior column of spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior column cordotomy
<procedure> Division of the posterior column of the spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior column of spinal cord
Synonym for posterior column ... The pronounced, dorsolaterally oriented ridge of gray matter in each lateral half of the spinal cord, corresponding to the posterior or dorsal horn appearing in transverse sections of the cord. ... Synonym: columna posterior, dorsal column of spinal cord, posterior column of spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior communicating artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, internal carotid; distribution, optic tract, crus cerebri, interpeduncular region, and hippocampal gyrus; anastomoses, with posterior cerebral to form the cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis). ... Synonym: arteria communicans posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior condyloid foramen
Synonym for condylar canal ... The inconstant opening through the occipital bone posterior to the condyle on each side that transmits the occipital emissary vein. ... Synonym: canalis condylaris, posterior condyloid foramen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior conjunctival artery
<anatomy, artery> One of a series of branches from the arterial arches of the upper and lower eyelids that supplies the conjunctiva. ... Synonym: arteria conjunctivalis posterior, conjunctival arteries. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cord of brachial plexus
In the brachial plexus, the bundle of nerve fibres formed by the posterior divisions of the upper, middle and lower trunks which lies posterior to the axillary artery; it gives rise to the upper and lower subscapular and thoracodorsal nerves, terminates by dividing into the axillary, and radial nerves. ... Synonym: fasciculus posterior plexus brachi …
posterior coronary plexus
The portion of the cardiac plexus that accompanies branches of the coronary arteries on the posteroinferior surface of the heart. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior costotransverse ligament
Synonym for lateral costotransverse ligament ... <anatomy> The short quadrangular ligament, actually a thickening of the posterior aspect of the costotransverse joint, extending from the tip of the transverse process to the posterior surface of the neck of the rib. ... Synonym: ligamentum costotransversarium laterale, ligamentum costotransversa …
posterior cranial fossa
The internal base of the skull posterior to the crest of the petrous part of the temporal bones and the dorsum sellae and anterior to the grooves for the transverse sinuses, where the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata rest. ... Synonym: fossa cranii posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cricoarytenoid ligament
<anatomy> The ligament that passes downward from the posterior border of the arytenoid cartilage to the lamina of the cricoid cartilage. ... Synonym: ligamentum cricoarytenoideum posterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cricoarytenoid muscle
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, depression on posterior surface of lamina of cricoid; insertion, muscular process of arytenoid; action, abducts vocal folds, widening rima glottidis as for taking a breath; nerve supply, recurrent laryngeal. ... Synonym: musculus cricoarytenoideus posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cruciate
<anatomy> The cruciate ligaments are cross-shaped within the knee joint. The posterior cruciate is deeper (more posterior) within the joint and not as commonly injured as the anterior cruciate. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
posterior cruciate ligament
<anatomy> A strong ligament of the knee that originates from the anterolateral surface of the medial condyle of the femur, passes posteriorly and inferiorly between the condyles, and attaches to the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
posterior crural region
Synonym for posterior region of leg ... The back of the leg. ... Synonym: regio cruralis posterior, posterior crural region, posterior surface of leg. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior crus of stapes
The posterior of the two delicate limbs of the stapes that connect the head and base or footplate of the bone. ... Synonym: crus posterius stapedis, posterior limb of stapes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cubital region
Synonym for posterior region of elbow ... The back of the elbow. ... Synonym: facies cubitalis posterior, regio cubitalis posterior, posterior cubital region, posterior surface of elbow. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cutaneous nerve of arm
Synonym for posterior brachial cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the radial nerve supplying the skin of the posterior surface of the arm. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus brachii posterior, posterior cutaneous nerve of arm. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
Synonym for posterior femoral cutaneous nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> Arises from the first three sacral nerves, supplies the skin of the posterior surface of the thigh and of the popliteal region (S1 and S2 component); it gives off a perineal branch (S3 component) that passes to the lateral aspect of the scrotum or labia majora. ... Synonym: nerv …
posterior dental artery
Synonym for posterior superior alveolar artery ... <anatomy, artery> Origin, 3rd part of maxillary artery within pterygopalatine fossa; distribution, molar and premolar teeth, gingiva and mucous membrane of maxillary sinus. ... Synonym: arteria alveolaris superior posterior, posterior alveolar artery, posterior dental artery. ... (05 Mar 2000)
posterior descending artery
Synonym for posterior interventricular artery ... <anatomy, artery> Posterior interventricular branch of right coronary artery. Continuation of right coronary artery in posterior interventricular sulcus; descends to apex to anastomose with anterior interventricular artery; supplies most of diaphragmatic aspect of ventricles and posterior third …
posterior elastic layer
Synonym for posterior limiting layer of cornea ... A transparent homogeneous acellular layer between the substantia propria and the endothelial layer of the cornea; considered to be a highly developed basement membrane. ... Synonym: lamina limitans posterior corneae, membrana vitrea, Descemet's membrane, Duddell's membrane, entocornea, hyaloid membra …
posterior embryotoxon
A developmental abnormality marked by a prominent white ring of Schwalbe and iris strands that partially obscure the chamber angle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior ethmoidal air cells
The posterior group of air cells of the ethmoidal sinus's; each sinus communicates with the superior meatus of the nasal cavity. ... Synonym: sinus ethmoidales posteriores, cellulae posteriores, posterior cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior ethmoidal artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, ophthalmic; distribution, posterior ethmoidal cells and upper posterior part of lateral wall of nasal cavity. ... Synonym: arteria ethmoidalis posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior ethmoidal nerve
<anatomy, nerve> A branch of the nasociliary nerve providing sensory innervation to the sphenoidal sinus and the posterior ethmoidal air cells. ... Synonym: nervus ethmoidalis posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior extremity
Specifically, the posterior end of the spleen (extremitas posterior splenis ). ... Synonym: extremitas posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior facial vein
Synonym for retromandibular vein ... <anatomy, vein> It is formed by the union of the superficial temporal and maxillary veins in front of the ear, runs posterior to the ramus of the mandible through the parotid gland, and unites with the posterior auricular vein to form the external jugular vein; it usually has a large communicating branch wi …
posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
<anatomy, nerve> Arises from the first three sacral nerves, supplies the skin of the posterior surface of the thigh and of the popliteal region (S1 and S2 component); it gives off a perineal branch (S3 component) that passes to the lateral aspect of the scrotum or labia majora. ... Synonym: nervus cutaneus femoris posterior, posterior cutaneou …
posterior focal point
The point of a compound optical system where parallel rays entering the system are focused. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior fontanel
A triangular interval at the union of the lambdoid and sagittal sutures where the occipital angles of the parietal bones meet the occipital. ... Synonym: fonticulus posterior, occipital fontanel. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior fossa tumours
<radiology> Midline, medulloblastoma (hyperdense, enhances), astrocytoma (hypodense, enhances), 4th ventricle, ependymoma (most common, slow-growing, expands ventricle), medulloblastoma (usually obliterates ventricular cavity), choroid plexus papilloma (more common in lateral ventricles) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
posterior funiculus
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posterior horn
The posterior or occipital division of the lateral ventricle of the brain, extending backward into the occipital lobe; the posterior gray column of the spinal cord as appearing in cross section. ... Synonym: cornu posterius ventriculi lateralis, cornu posterius, cornua of spinal cord, occipital horn. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior humeral circumflex artery
Synonym for posterior circumflex humeral artery ... <anatomy, artery> Origin, axillary; distribution, muscles and structures of shoulder joint; anastomoses, anterior circumflex humeral, suprascapular, thoracoacromial, and profunda brachii. ... Synonym: arteria circumflexa humeri posterior, posterior humeral circumflex artery. ... (05 Mar 2000)
posterior hypothalamic area
Synonym for posterior hypothalamic region ... Caudal portions of the hypothalamus located internally in the area of the mamillary body, includes medial, intermediate, and lateral mamillary nuclei and the posterior hypothalamic nuclei. ... Synonym: posterior hypothalamic area. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior hypothalamic nucleus
A large, periventricular hypothalamic nucleus located dorsal to the mamillary body, continuous with the central gray substance of the mesencephalon. ... Synonym: nucleus posterior hypothalami. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior hypothalamic region
Caudal portions of the hypothalamus located internally in the area of the mamillary body, includes medial, intermediate, and lateral mamillary nuclei and the posterior hypothalamic nuclei. ... Synonym: posterior hypothalamic area. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior inferior iliac spine
Spine at the inferior end of the posterior border of the ilium between the posterior superior iliac spine and the greater sciatic notch; it forms the upper margin of the latter. ... Synonym: spina iliaca posterior inferior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior intercostal arteries
Terminal branches of the superior intercostal artery (from costocervical trunk) supplying upper two intercostal spaces (1-2). ... Posterior intercostal arteries 3-11, one of nine pairs of arteries arising from the thoracic aorta and distributed to the nine lower intercostal spaces, vertebral column, spinal cord, and muscles and integument of the bac …
posterior intercostal veins
Veins draining the intercostal spaces posteriorly; those of the first 1-C space drain into the brachiocephalic veins; from spaces 2-3 they drain into right and left superior intercostal veins; from the fourth to the eleventh spaces on the right they are tributaries of the azygos vein; on the left they empty into either the hemiazygos or accessory h …
posterior intermediate groove
Synonym for posterior intermediate sulcus ... A longitudinal furrow between the posterior median and the posterolateral sulci of the spinal cord in the cervical region, marking the gracile fasciculus from the cuneate fasciculus. ... Synonym: sulcus intermedius posterior, posterior intermediate groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior intermediate sulcus
A longitudinal furrow between the posterior median and the posterolateral sulci of the spinal cord in the cervical region, marking the gracile fasciculus from the cuneate fasciculus. ... Synonym: sulcus intermedius posterior, posterior intermediate groove. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior interosseous artery
<anatomy, artery> Origin, common interosseous artery; distribution, posterior compartment of forearm. ... Synonym: arteria interossea posterior, dorsal interosseous artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior interosseous nerve
<anatomy, nerve> The deep terminal branch of the radial nerve, arises in the cubital region, penetrating and supplying the supinator and continuing with the posterior interosseous artery to supply all the extensor muscles in the forearm. ... Synonym: nervus interosseus posterior, nervus antebrachii posterior, deep branch of the radial nerve, d …
posterior interventricular artery
<anatomy, artery> Posterior interventricular branch of right coronary artery. Continuation of right coronary artery in posterior interventricular sulcus; descends to apex to anastomose with anterior interventricular artery; supplies most of diaphragmatic aspect of ventricles and posterior third of interventricular septum. ... Synonym: ramus in …
posterior interventricular groove
A groove on the diaphragmatic surface of the heart, marking the location of the septum between the two ventricles. ... Synonym: sulcus interventricularis posterior, crena cordis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior intestinal portal
In young embryos, the communications from the midgut to the hindgut. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior intraoccipital joint
Synonym for posterior intraoccipital synchondrosis ... Cartilaginous union between the squamous and lateral parts of the occipital bone in the newborn. ... Synonym: synchondrosis intraoccipitalis posterior, Budin's obstetrical joint, posterior intraoccipital joint. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior junction line
Radiographic image of the mediastinal septum between the upper lobes behind the oesophagus, above the aortic arch. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior knee region
The posterior region of the knee, including the popliteal fossa. ... Synonym: regio genus posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior labial arteries
The posterior labial branches, branches of the perineal artery to the labium majus. ... Synonym: rami labiales posteriores arteriae pudendae internae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior labial commissure
A slight fold uniting the labia majora posteriorly in front of the anus. ... Synonym: commissura labiorum posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior labial nerves
Terminal branches of the superficial perineal nerve, supplying the skin of the posterior portion of the labia and the vestibule of the vagina, corresponding to the posterior scrotal nerves in the male. ... Synonym: nervi labiales posteriores. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior labial veins
They pass posteriorly from the labia majora and minora to the internal pudendal veins. ... Synonym: venae labiales posteriores. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior lacrimal crest
A vertical ridge on the orbital surface of the lacrimal bone which, together with the anterior lacrimal crest, bounds the fossa for the lacrimal sac. ... Synonym: crista lacrimalis posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior lateral nasal arteries
Branches of the sphenopalatine artery that supply the posterior parts of the conchae and lateral nasal wall. ... Synonym: arteriae nasales posteriores laterales. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior ligament of incus
Ligamentous band extending from short crus of fincus. ... Synonym: ligamentum incudis posterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior ligament of knee
Synonym for arcuate popliteal ligament ... <anatomy> A broad fibrous band attached above to the lateral condyle of the femur and passing medially and downward, blending with the posterior part of the fibrous capsule of the knee joint, arching over the tendon of the popliteus muscle. ... Synonym: ligamentum popliteum arcuatum, popliteal arch, po …
posterior limb of internal capsule
That subdivision of the internal capsule caudal to the genu between the thalamus and lentiform nucleus. ... Synonym: crus posterius capsulae internae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior limb of stapes
Synonym for posterior crus of stapes ... The posterior of the two delicate limbs of the stapes that connect the head and base or footplate of the bone. ... Synonym: crus posterius stapedis, posterior limb of stapes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior limiting layer of cornea
A transparent homogeneous acellular layer between the substantia propria and the endothelial layer of the cornea; considered to be a highly developed basement membrane. ... Synonym: lamina limitans posterior corneae, membrana vitrea, Descemet's membrane, Duddell's membrane, entocornea, hyaloid membrane, lamina elastica posterior, limiting layers of …
posterior lip of uterine os
The portion of the uterine cervix that bounds the ostium posteriorly. It is slightly longer than labium anterius, intervening between the cervical canal and the posterior fornix of the vagina. ... Synonym: labium posterius ostii uteri. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior lobe of hypophysis
Synonym for neurohypophysis ... It is composed of the infundibulum and the nervous lobe of hypophysis. ... See: hypophysis. ... Synonym: lobus posterior hypophyseos, neural part of hypophysis, pars nervosa hypophyseos, posterior lobe of hypophysis. ... Origin: neuro-+ hypophysis ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior longitudinal bundle
Synonym for medial longitudinal fasciculus ... A longitudinal bundle of fibres extending from the upper border of the mesencephalon into the cervical segments of the spinal cord, located close to the midline and ventral to the central gray matter; it is composed largely of fibres from the vestibular nuclei ascending to the motor neurons innervating …
posterior longitudinal ligament
<anatomy> The fibrous band interconnecting the posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies; it narrows to pass between the pedicles and spreads out to blend with the posterior annulus fibrosus of the intervertebral discs; forms the anterior wall of the vertebral canal. ... Synonym: ligamentum longitudinale posterius. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior lunate lobule
Synonym for inferior semilunar lobule ... The part of the superior surface of the cerebellar hemisphere lying behind the horizontal fissure. ... Synonym: lobulus semilunaris inferior, crus II, posterior lunate lobule. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior marginal vein
Synonym for vena corporis callosi dorsalis ... It originates on the superior surface of the corpus callosum and runs posteriorly to terminate in the great cerebral vein. ... Synonym: dorsal callosal vein, dorsal vein of corpus callosum, posterior marginal vein, posterior pericallosal vein. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior median line
The line of intersection of the midsagittal plane with the posterior surface of the body. ... Synonym: linea mediana posterior. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior mediastinal arteries
Synonym for mediastinal branches of thoracic aorta ... Numerous small arteries supplying the pleura and lymph nodes of the posterior mediastinum. ... Synonym: rami mediastinales aortae thoracicae, posterior mediastinal arteries. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
posterior mediastinal lymph nodes
Nodes located along the thoracic aorta; they receive vessels from the oesophagus, diaphragm, liver and pericardium and send efferents to the thoracic duct and bronchomediastinal lymphatic trunk(s). ... Synonym: nodi lymphatici mediastinales posteriores. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
