Respiratory tract : Pleural membrane Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pleural membrane?
A
A serous membrane surrounding the lungs
2
Q
Description of pleural membrane
A
Has two layers
3
Q
What are the two layers of the pleural membrane?
A
Parietal pleura
Visceral pleura
4
Q
What does the parietal pleura do and what layers is it?
A
Outside layer
Lining thoracic cavity, diaphragm and mediastinum
5
Q
What does visceral pleura do and what layers is it?
A
Inside layer
Lines the lungs
6
Q
What does the pleural cavity contain?
A
Pleural fluid (between the two layers)
7
Q
What is the function of the pleural fluid
A
Lubricant
Holds pleural membrane together
