1 - 5 Anatomy SBAs for the Primary FRCA
Question 1
You have confidently informed your consultant that the mediastinum is divided into superior and inferior compartments.
They have interpreted your confidence as a challenge.
Which of the following correctly describes the plane of division?
- From the manubriosternal joint to the T6 vertebral body
- From the suprasternal notch to the T3 vertebral body
- From the sternal angle to the inferior border of the T4 vertebra
- From the xiphisternum to the T5 vertebral body
- From the clavicular notch to the T2 vertebral body
Answer
- From the sternal angle to the inferior border of the T4 vertebra
This horizontal plane passing through the sternal angle is also known as the plane of Louis.
Not really much explanation to be had here, that's just where it is.