Author Question: All of the following structures are located within the mediastinum EXCEPT: thyroid gland great ... (Read 72 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

All of the following structures are located within the mediastinum EXCEPT:

thyroid gland
great vessels
esophagus
thymus gland

Question 2

Radiation that is not emitted through the tube window and collimators, but from other directions from the tube housing is:

leakage radiation
primary beam
scatter radiation
secondary beam

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

thyroid gland

Rationale: The structures found in the mediastinum are: Esophagus, Trachea, Heart, Great Vessels, and Thymus Gland. However, it should be noted that the thymus gland is a temporary gland that primarily helps support the immune system with production of antibodies during childhood years.

Answer to Question 2

leakage radiation

Rationale: Leakage radiation escapes from the tube housing and is not directed through the tube window or collimators.