Regions of the pleura Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 subdivisions of the parietal pleura?
A
Costal pleura, mediastinal pleura, diaphragmatic pleura, cervical pleura
2
Q
What does the costal pleura cover?
A
The internal surfaces of the thoracic wall
3
Q
What does the mediastinal pleura cover?
A
The lateral aspects of the mediastinum
4
Q
What does the diaphragmatic pleura cover?
A
The superior aspect of the diaphragm on each side of the nediastinum
5
Q
What does the cervical pleura cover?
A
Extends through the thoracic aperture forming domed pleura over the apex of the lung. This is also known as the dome of pleura
