the mediastinum is located where
The mediastinum is an area found in the midline of the thorax that is surrounded by the left and right pleural sacs. It is divided into the superior and inferior mediastinum, of which the latter is larger. The inferior mediastinum is further divided into the anterior, middle and posterior mediastinum. In this article, the borders of each section of the mediastinum and their contents will be discussed. Lastly, a pathological condition known as mediastinitis will be mentioned.