Pleura Anatomy and Physiology

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Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the central part of the diaphragmatic pleura?

  • Intercostal nerve
  • Vagus nerve
  • Costal nerve
  • Phrenic nerve (correct)

What is the blood supply of the visceral pleura?

  • Internal thoracic arteries
  • Bronchial vessels (correct)
  • Intercostal arteries
  • Pulmonary arteries

Which lymph nodes drain the parietal pleura?

  • Tracheobronchial nodes
  • Pulmonary nodes
  • Parasternal nodes (correct)
  • Bronchopulmonary nodes

What is the nerve supply of the peripheral part of the diaphragmatic pleura?

<p>Lower intercostal nerves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries supply the parietal pleura?

<p>Intercostal arteries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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