Unit One Pleural Cavities Flashcards
The pleura surrounds
The lungs
What are the layers of the pleura
Parietal and visceral
The visceral pleura touches
The lungs
What is the space between the parietal and visceral layer
Pleural space
The pleural space contains
Pleural fluid
The pleura is lined with
Simple squamous epithelium
The epithelium of the pleura AKA
Mesothelium
What are the parts of the parietal pleura
Costal, diaphragmatic, mediastinal, and cervical pleura
Superior part of parietal pleura
Cervical pleura
What is the nerve supply of the parietal pleura
Intercostal and phrenic nerve
The phrenic nerve innervates what part of parietal pleura
Mediastinal surface and medial portion of diaphragmatic surface
the visceral pleura is sensitive to
Stretch
The visceral pleura is insensitive to what
Pain and touch
Nerve supply to visceral pleura
Pulmonary plexus
Is the pulmonary plexus part of what supply
Autonomic supply
What is the costodiaphragmatic recess
Lower lateral part of the pleural space
What is the deepest part of the pleural space
Costodiaphragmatic recess
Where is the costomediastinal recess
Space between mediastinal and costal pleura
Function of costomediastinal recess
Helps lungs to expand during deep inspiration
Lungs expand into what during quiet respiration
Costomediastinal recess
Where is the costomediastinal recess most obvious
Cardiac notch of left lung
What are the two ends of the lungs
Apex and base (diaphragmatic surface)
What are the borders of the lungs
Anterior , posterior and inferior
What are the surfaces of the lungs
Costal, diaphragmatic and mediastinal
What is the root of the lung
A collection of structures that attaches the lung to the structures of the mediastinum
The root and hilum are present at what vertebral level
T5 to T7
What is the hilum of the lung
Site where the mediastinal part of parietal pleura is reflected on the root of the lung as a cuff to be continuous with the visceral pleura
What vessels are found inside the hilum of lung
Pulmonary bronchi, pulmonary artery and pulmonary veins
What are the contents of the root and hilum
Main bronchus, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein (2), bronchial vessels, pulmonary plexus of nerves and lymphatics
Which lung is usually divided before entering into the actual lung
Right side
The pulmonary ligament is what
A fold of pleura that projects inferiorly from the root of the lung
The pulmonary ligament extends from
Hilum to mediastinum
Pulmonary ligament function
Allows movement of the lung root during respiration
What are the fissures in the right lung
Oblique and horizontal
What are the lobes in the right lung
Superior, middle and lower
What are the fissures in the left lung
Oblique
What are the lobes in the left lung
Upper and lower
What are the medial impressions of the right lung
Heart, IVC, SVC, azygos vein, esophagus and right subclavian vessels
What are the medial impressions of the left lung
Heart, arch or aorta, thoracic aorta, esophagus and left subclavian vessels, left brachiocephalic vein