Respiratory Flashcards

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Q

What are the levels of parietal and visceral pleura respectively in Midclavicular line area?

A

Parietal : 8th Rib
Visceral: 6th Rib

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What are the levels of parietal and visceral pleura respectively in Midaxillary line area?

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Parietal : 10th Rib
Visceral: 8th Rib

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What are the levels of parietal and visceral pleura respectively in sides of the vertebral column area?

A

Parietal: 12th rib
Visceral : 10th rib

Mnemonics:
From front, lateral to back, add 2
Parietal pleura: 8, 10, 12
Visceral pleura: 6, 8, 10

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