Which structure lies posterior to the pericardium?
Channel: Human Anatomy Education
Date: 16/12/2013

The video describes the relation of some mediastinal structures to the base of the heart and the oblique pericardial sinus. It uses a transverse anatomical section of the thorax to aid in the description. 
The close relationship of the left atrium to the esophagus is stressed and an explanation is provided regarding the cause of dysphagia in some patients with long-standing mitral stenosis.

This video is part of a playlist of short videos which are intended to combine multiple choice questions answering experience with an improved understanding of anatomy.

Presented and edited by Dr. Akram Jaffar, Ph.D. 

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Considering the descriptive nature of anatomy, and the importance of illustrations in grasping and remembering anatomical relationships, diagrams are added. However, they should not be expected to accompany questions in an actual examination setting. In this case, the student should visualize these relations in his/her mind's eye before attempting to answer the question.