Cross section of the thorax showing the mediastinum in relationship to the lungs and pleurae

The mediastinum lies between the right and left pleurae in and near the median sagittal plane of the chest. It extends from the sternum in front to the vertebral column behind, and contains all the thoracic viscera except the lungs

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