anatomy; Practical 2 – Lungs, Anterior and Superior Mediastinum Flashcards
1
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endothoracic fascia
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connective tissue that attaches the costal pleura to the thoracic wall.
2
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parietal pleura
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lines the pulmonary cavity
3
Q
visceral pleura
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covers surface of lung
4
Q
pulmonary ligament
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sleeve of pleura hanging from the lung root
5
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Costodiaphragmatic recess
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regions between the inferior margin of the lungs and of the pleural cavities
- deepest after forced expiration