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What is the purpose of the thin film of serous fluid in the pleural cavity?
What is the purpose of the thin film of serous fluid in the pleural cavity?
- To provide oxygen to the lung tissues
- To cover the apex of the lung
- To separate the visceral and parietal pleura
- To facilitate lung movement and minimize friction (correct)
Which part of the parietal pleura lines the inner surfaces of the ribs and costal cartilages?
Which part of the parietal pleura lines the inner surfaces of the ribs and costal cartilages?
- Cervical pleura
- Costal pleura (correct)
- Diaphragmatic pleura
- Mediastinal pleura
What is the name of the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura?
What is the name of the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura?
- Pleural cavity (correct)
- Thoracic cavity
- Intercostal space
- Mediastinal space
Which layer of the pleura is closely adherent to the lung?
Which layer of the pleura is closely adherent to the lung?
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What is the name of the reflection where the costal pleura meets the mediastinal pleura?
What is the name of the reflection where the costal pleura meets the mediastinal pleura?
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