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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.
- Parietal Pleura
Each lung is enclosed in a serous pleural sac consisting of...
- Peritoneal Cavity
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- Bronchi
Bronchi are plural for bronchus and represent the...
- Thoracic Cage
The thoracic cage, also known as the rib cage, is the...
- Anatomy of Breathing
It overlies the lateral part of the thorax and forms the...
- Parietal Pleura
19 wrz 2023 · The thoracic, or chest wall, consists of a skeletal framework, fascia, muscles, and neurovasculature – all connected together to form a strong and protective yet flexible cage. The thorax has two major openings: the superior thoracic aperture found superiorly and the inferior thoracic aperture located inferiorly.
24 mar 2024 · Introduction. 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.
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.
In mammals, the thorax is the region of the body formed by the sternum, the thoracic vertebrae, and the ribs. It extends from the neck to the diaphragm, and does not include the upper limbs. The heart and the lungs reside in the thoracic cavity, as well as many blood vessels. The inner organs are protected by the rib cage and the sternum.
24 lip 2023 · Structure and Function. The pleurae are paired linings, located within the thoracic cavity, that surround each lung and separate them from the thoracic wall. They reflect upon themselves to form two layers of thin, serous membranes that glisten and appear grayish-yellow in color.
21 lip 2023 · It is found in the thorax, separating the lungs from its surrounding structures such as the thoracic cage and intercostal spaces, the mediastinum and the diaphragm. The pleural cavity is bounded by a double layered serous membrane called pleura .
