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25 maj 2020 · The pleurae refer to the serous membranes that line the lungs and thoracic cavity. They permit efficient and effortless respiration. This article will outline the structure and function of the pleurae, as well as considering the clinical correlations.
30 paź 2023 · The pleura is a double-layered serous membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cage. The outer layer (parietal pleura) attaches to the chest wall. The inner layer (visceral pleura) covers the lungs, neurovascular structures of the mediastinum and the bronchi.
1 gru 2013 · Inner chest cavity is lined by parietal pleural membrane Visceral and parietal pleura define the pleural space / cavity, which normally has minimal volume, unless lungs collapse or air / fluid collects between the 2 layers
24 lis 2023 · The parietal pleura is the thicker of the two membranes and it lines the pulmonary cavities. It adheres to the thoracic wall , the mediastinum and the diaphragm . The parietal pleura consists of parts that are named according to the different parts of the body that they are in contact with.
24 mar 2024 · A pleura is a serous membrane that folds back on itself to form a two-layered membranous pleural sac. The outer layer is called the parietal pleura and attaches to the chest wall. The inner layer is called the visceral pleura and covers the lungs, blood vessels, nerves, and bronchi.
The visceral and parietal pleura form the pleura cavity, which lines the lung parenchyma and inner aspect of the chest wall, respectively. The pleura allows the lung to move, with minimal friction, within the thoracic cavity. It also transmits the mechanical forces produced by the diaphragm and chest wall, allowing the lung to expand and contract.
1 paź 2023 · The extrapleural space is a potential space between the outer layer of the parietal pleura and the inner layer of the chest wall and diaphragm. 8 The contents of the extrapleural space include adipose tissue, connective fascia, lymph nodes, and blood vessels. 8 External to the parietal pleura is a layer of extrapleural fat, which separates the ...
