Normal Pericardial Anatomy - Phrenic Nerves - II
Right lateral view of the heart and pericardium. The right phrenic nerve and pericardiophrenic vessels lie between the parietal pericardium and mediastinal pleura anterior to the pulmonary hilum. The arrowheads highlight these structures. Note he abundant adipose tissue covering the mediastinal surface of the pericardium in the anterior and lateral surfaces.
RIPV = right inferior pulmonary vein. RPA = right pulmonary artery. RSPV = right superior pulmonary vein. SVC = Superior vena cava.
A third example of the phrenic nerves course over the parietal pericardium is shown here.
