Pleural Cavity and Thoracic Cavity Quiz

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What is the pleural cavity bounded by?

The chest wall and the diaphragm
The neck and the diaphragm (correct)
The chest wall and the lungs
The neck and the lungs

What is the boundary of the thoracic cavity?

The chest wall and the diaphragm (correct)
The root of the neck and the diaphragm
The chest wall and the pleural cavity
The root of the neck and the pleural cavity

What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?

To provide a surface for friction
To produce pleural fluid
To divide the chest wall and diaphragm
To cover the lung surface (correct)

What is the volume of pleural fluid produced per hour?

100 ml (D) Signup and view all the answers

How much pleural fluid is produced by the pleural cavity per hour?

100 ml (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?

To provide a low friction surface for the lung (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the extent of the pleural cavity?

From the root of the neck to the diaphragm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the pleural cavity divided into?

Parietal and visceral pleura (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of pleural fluid produced per hour?

100 ml. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the pleural cavity covered by?

Lung surface (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major drainage for the pleural cavity?

The lymphatics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components of the pleural cavity?

Parietal and visceral (C) Signup and view all the answers

What drains the pleural cavity?

The lymphatics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What drains the pleural cavity?

Lymphatics (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of the anatomy and functions of the pleural cavity and thoracic cavity with this quiz. Explore the boundaries, divisions, and functions related to these vital anatomical structures.