5 Questions
What is the purpose of the thin film of serous fluid in the pleural cavity?
To facilitate lung movement and minimize friction
Which part of the parietal pleura lines the inner surfaces of the ribs and costal cartilages?
Costal pleura
What is the name of the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura?
Pleural cavity
Which layer of the pleura is closely adherent to the lung?
Visceral pleura
What is the name of the reflection where the costal pleura meets the mediastinal pleura?
Costomediastinal reflection
Test your knowledge of the pleura, a serous sac that surrounds the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity. Learn about the visceral and parietal layers, pleural cavity, and their roles in facilitating lung movement and minimizing friction.
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