Lecture 20 - Lungs and Bronchial Tree

Question 1

What are the different pleura associated with the thoracic cavity?

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Answer 1

Visceral pleura:
-covers lungs

Parietal pleura:
-costal pleura
-diaphragmatic pleura
-mediastinal pleura:
—lies agains mediastinum
-cervical pleura