Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
What are the levels of parietal and visceral pleura respectively in Midclavicular line area?
A
Parietal : 8th Rib
Visceral: 6th Rib
2
Q
What are the levels of parietal and visceral pleura respectively in Midaxillary line area?
A
Parietal : 10th Rib
Visceral: 8th Rib
3
Q
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