Espiral AtlasPosterior mediastinal lymph nodes
nodi lymphoidei mediastinales posteriores
Behind the pericardium, next to the esophagus and the thoracic aorta: several behind the lower part of the esophagus and more than eight in front of and beside it.
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- Receives
- Drainage
Other structures in this region
- Intercostal nodes
- Paratracheal (thoracic) lymph nodes
- Pulmonary and bronchopulmonary lymph nodes
- Anterior mediastinal (brachiocephalic) lymph nodes
- Superior phrenic lymph nodes (diaphragmatic, prepericardial and lateral pericardial)
- Thoracic duct
- Right lymphatic duct and lymphatic trunks
- Tracheobronchial lymph nodes