10. Pleura Flashcards by Eve Simondelamortiere | Brainscape

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What are the 2 layers of the pleura?

A

Inner visceral layer
Outer parietal layer

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Which layer of pleura is sensitive to pain?

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Parietal pleura

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Which layer of pleura is sensitive to pain?

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Parietal pleura

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What is the innervation of the parietal pleura?

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Costal/diaphragmatic pleura= intercostal nerves T1-11
Mediastinal/Central pleura= phrenic nerves C3,4,5

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What is the innervation of the visceral pleura?

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Insensitive to pain, supplied by pulmonary plexus

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What are the 2 pleural recceses and reflections?

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