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What is the pleural cavity bounded by?
What is the pleural cavity bounded by?
What is the boundary of the thoracic cavity?
What is the boundary of the thoracic cavity?
What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?
What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?
What is the volume of pleural fluid produced per hour?
What is the volume of pleural fluid produced per hour?
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How much pleural fluid is produced by the pleural cavity per hour?
How much pleural fluid is produced by the pleural cavity per hour?
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What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?
What is the purpose of the pleural cavity?
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What is the extent of the pleural cavity?
What is the extent of the pleural cavity?
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What is the pleural cavity divided into?
What is the pleural cavity divided into?
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What is the amount of pleural fluid produced per hour?
What is the amount of pleural fluid produced per hour?
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What is the pleural cavity covered by?
What is the pleural cavity covered by?
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What is the major drainage for the pleural cavity?
What is the major drainage for the pleural cavity?
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What are the two components of the pleural cavity?
What are the two components of the pleural cavity?
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What drains the pleural cavity?
What drains the pleural cavity?
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What drains the pleural cavity?
What drains the pleural cavity?
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What is the difference between the parietal and visceral pleura?
What is the difference between the parietal and visceral pleura?
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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.