Mediastinum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007133",
  "term": "Mediastinum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The central compartment of the thoracic cavity, located between the two pleural sacs containing the lungs. It houses vital organs such as the heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland. This region extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and from the thoracic inlet to the diaphragm.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "trachea"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 776 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mediastinum/"
}