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What organ is located next to the thymus?
The heart is located next to the thymus. The thymus gland is situated in the chest, in front of the heart, behind the breastbone.
Is the thymus located anterior or posterior?
The thymus is located anteriorly in the chest, behind the sternum (breastbone) and in front of the heart.
Is the thymus located within the mediastinum behind the sternum?
The thymus is located behind the sternum, within the mediastinum and in front of the heart. The thymus is a lymphoid gland.
Describe the relative size and location of the thymus gland?
The thymus gland is located under the chest plate and is the size of an unshelled peanut
In what body cavity is the thymus located?
Thymus is located anatomically in the anterior superior mediastinum, in front of the heart and behind the sternum.
Located near the heart and may play an important role in the immune system?
thymus
Is the thymus gland located in the mediastinum?
Yes. It is located behind the sternum, between the lung pleura and in front of the heart.
What organs are located in the mediastinum?
Organs located in the mediastinum include the heart, thymus gland, esophagus, trachea, and major blood vessels such as the aorta and pulmonary arteries. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, situated between the lungs.
What are the organs located in thoracic cavity?
Structures in the thoracic cavity are thymus, thyroid gland, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs, heart. Organs: Heart, lungs, thyroid gland.
Mass of lymphoid tissue located above the heart?
The mass of lymphoid tissue located above the heart is the thymus gland. It plays a role in immune system development and is most active in early life, gradually decreasing in size and function as we age.
What is the main structure located in mediastinum?
The main structure located within the mediastinum is the heart.
What is the large gland on top of the heart and lungs?
Thymus Gland
