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Which membrane lines each pulmonary cavity and reflects onto the external surface of the lungs?
Which membrane lines each pulmonary cavity and reflects onto the external surface of the lungs?
What is the composition of the pleural cavity?
What is the composition of the pleural cavity?
During embryonic development, what structure do the lungs grow into?
During embryonic development, what structure do the lungs grow into?
Which membrane invests all surfaces of the lungs, forming their shiny outer surface?
Which membrane invests all surfaces of the lungs, forming their shiny outer surface?
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What is the function of the serous pleural fluid in the pleural cavity?
What is the function of the serous pleural fluid in the pleural cavity?
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Where is the visceral pleura continuous with the parietal pleura?
Where is the visceral pleura continuous with the parietal pleura?
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Which membranes make up the pleural sac enclosing each lung?
Which membranes make up the pleural sac enclosing each lung?
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What is the role of surface tension in the pleural fluid?
What is the role of surface tension in the pleural fluid?
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Can the visceral pleura be easily separated from the lung during cadaver dissection?
Can the visceral pleura be easily separated from the lung during cadaver dissection?
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Which part of the parietal pleura covers the internal surfaces of the thoracic wall?
Which part of the parietal pleura covers the internal surfaces of the thoracic wall?
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What separates the costal pleura from the internal surface of the thoracic wall?
What separates the costal pleura from the internal surface of the thoracic wall?
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What is the characteristic of the parietal pleura in terms of thickness?
What is the characteristic of the parietal pleura in terms of thickness?
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Among the parts of the parietal pleura, which one lines the diaphragm?
Among the parts of the parietal pleura, which one lines the diaphragm?
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Which part of the parietal pleura covers the superior surface of the diaphragm?
Which part of the parietal pleura covers the superior surface of the diaphragm?
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What is the continuous sheet passing anteroposteriorly between the sternum and the vertebral column?
What is the continuous sheet passing anteroposteriorly between the sternum and the vertebral column?
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Which part of the parietal pleura reflects laterally onto the root of the lung to become continuous with the visceral pleura?
Which part of the parietal pleura reflects laterally onto the root of the lung to become continuous with the visceral pleura?
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What is the term used to describe the parietal pleura that covers the lateral aspects of the mediastinum?
What is the term used to describe the parietal pleura that covers the lateral aspects of the mediastinum?
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What connects the diaphragmatic pleura with the muscular fibers of the diaphragm?
What connects the diaphragmatic pleura with the muscular fibers of the diaphragm?
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Which structure reinforces the cervical pleura and attaches to the internal border of the 1st rib and the transverse process of C7 vertebra?
Which structure reinforces the cervical pleura and attaches to the internal border of the 1st rib and the transverse process of C7 vertebra?
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What lines mark the points where the parietal pleura changes direction as it passes from one wall of the pleural cavity to another?
What lines mark the points where the parietal pleura changes direction as it passes from one wall of the pleural cavity to another?
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How many lines of pleural reflection outline the extent of the pulmonary cavities on each side?
How many lines of pleural reflection outline the extent of the pulmonary cavities on each side?
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Why are the outlines of the right and left pulmonary cavities asymmetrical?
Why are the outlines of the right and left pulmonary cavities asymmetrical?
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What is the superior continuation of the costal and mediastinal parts of the parietal pleura called?
What is the superior continuation of the costal and mediastinal parts of the parietal pleura called?
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What are the lines of pleural reflection?
What are the lines of pleural reflection?
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What is the function of the suprapleural membrane (Sibson fascia) in relation to the cervical pleura?
What is the function of the suprapleural membrane (Sibson fascia) in relation to the cervical pleura?
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Where is the pleural cupula formed by the cervical pleura located?
Where is the pleural cupula formed by the cervical pleura located?
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Which lines of pleural reflection pass posterior to the sternoclavicular joints to meet at the anterior median line (AML)?
Which lines of pleural reflection pass posterior to the sternoclavicular joints to meet at the anterior median line (AML)?
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Where does the sternal line of pleural reflection on the right side continue to pass inferiorly in the AML?
Where does the sternal line of pleural reflection on the right side continue to pass inferiorly in the AML?
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What is the significance of the shallow notch in the pleural sac and the 'bare area' of pericardial contact with the anterior wall?
What is the significance of the shallow notch in the pleural sac and the 'bare area' of pericardial contact with the anterior wall?
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How far does the sternal line of pleural reflection on the left side descend in the AML?
How far does the sternal line of pleural reflection on the left side descend in the AML?
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Which line of pleural reflection begins at the midclavicular line?
Which line of pleural reflection begins at the midclavicular line?
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Which lines of pleural reflection become continuous posteriorly with the vertebral lines at the necks of the 12th ribs?
Which lines of pleural reflection become continuous posteriorly with the vertebral lines at the necks of the 12th ribs?
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Where do the vertebral lines of pleural reflection run?
Where do the vertebral lines of pleural reflection run?
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What are the potential pleural spaces located at the lowermost parts of the costal pleura called?
What are the potential pleural spaces located at the lowermost parts of the costal pleura called?
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What are the potential pleural spaces located posterior to the sternum where the costal pleura is in contact with the mediastinal pleura?
What are the potential pleural spaces located posterior to the sternum where the costal pleura is in contact with the mediastinal pleura?
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Which pleural recess is larger and less occupied due to the pronounced cardiac notch in the left lung?
Which pleural recess is larger and less occupied due to the pronounced cardiac notch in the left lung?
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During deep inspiration, where do the inferior borders of the lungs move?
During deep inspiration, where do the inferior borders of the lungs move?
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