15 Questions
What is the pleural cavity bounded by?
The neck and the diaphragm
What is the boundary of the thoracic cavity?
The chest wall and the diaphragm
What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?
To cover the lung surface
What is the volume of pleural fluid produced per hour?
100 ml
How much pleural fluid is produced by the pleural cavity per hour?
100 ml
What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?
To provide a low friction surface for the lung
What is the extent of the pleural cavity?
From the root of the neck to the diaphragm
What is the pleural cavity divided into?
Parietal and visceral pleura
What is the amount of pleural fluid produced per hour?
100 ml.
What is the pleural cavity covered by?
Lung surface
What is the major drainage for the pleural cavity?
The lymphatics
What are the two components of the pleural cavity?
Parietal and visceral
What drains the pleural cavity?
The lymphatics
What drains the pleural cavity?
Lymphatics
What is the difference between the parietal and visceral pleura?
The parietal pleura is located in the thoracic cavity while the visceral pleura is located in the pleural cavity
Study Notes
- The thoracic cavity is bounded by the chest wall and the diaphragm below.
- The pleural cavity extends from the root of the neck to the diaphragm.
- The pleural cavity is divided into the parietal and visceral pleura.
- The pleural cavity covers the lung surface for minimum friction and produces 100 ml. of pleural fluid per hour.
- The pleural cavity is drained by the visceral pleura and the lymphatics.
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