At the end of expiration, the inferior visceral pleural reflection lies at the level of the 8th rib at the mid-axillary line. A) True B) False
Understand the Problem
The question is a true or false statement regarding the anatomical position of the inferior visceral pleural reflection at the end of expiration. It requires knowledge of human anatomy, specifically pulmonary anatomy.
Answer
True
The final answer is True
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is True
More Information
The visceral pleura indeed crosses the mid-axillary line (MAL) at the level of the 8th rib at the end of expiration. The pleura accommodates lung volume changes during respiration which provides a potential space for the lungs to expand.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the levels of different anatomical features of the pleura, such as the differences between the visceral and parietal pleura.
Sources
- Pleura | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org - radiopaedia.org
- Pleura - Kenhub - kenhub.com
- Anatomy Tables - Thoracic Wall, Pleura, & Pericardium - anatomy.elpaso.ttuhsc.edu
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