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Which of the Following Structures Is NOT Located in the Mediastinum

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Which of the following structures is NOT located in the mediastinum?


Definitions:

Cervical Vertebrae

The uppermost seven vertebrae in the vertebral column, located in the neck, designated C1 through C7.

Xiphoid Process

the small, cartilaginous process extending from the lower part of the sternum, which becomes ossified in adults.

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the central part of the chest, connecting with the ribs via costal cartilages to form the front part of the rib cage.

False Rib

Refers to the ribs that do not directly attach to the sternum but are connected to the true ribs above them.

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