Pleural cavity

Question 1

Location of pleural cavity

Answer 1

Surrounding the lungs
Between parietal and visceral layers of pleura

Question 2

boundaries of pleural cavity

Answer 2

Surrounding the lungs
Between parietal and visceral layers of pleura

Question 3

The role of parietal pleura

Answer 3

Lines the boundaries of the cavity

• *Costal:** lines thoracic wall
• *Diaphragmatic:** lines diaphragm
• *Mediastinal:** lines mediastinum

Question 4

The role of visceral pleura

Answer 4

Lines the lung

Question 5

4 parts of parietal pleura

Answer 5

1. Cervical part
2. Costal part
3. Mediastinal part
4. Diaphragmatic part

Question 6

Identify

Answer 6

Cervical part of parietal pleura

Question 7

Identify

Answer 7

Costal part of parietal pleura

Question 8

Identify

Answer 8

Mediastinal part of parietal pleura

Question 9

Identify

Answer 9

Diaphragmatic part of parietal pleura

Question 10

Innervation of visceral pleura

Answer 10

The visceral pleura is innervated by visceral afferent (autonomic) nerves via the pulmonary plexus.

Question 11

What is pleural recess?

Answer 11

a pocket-like space in the thoracic cavity formed by reflections of pleura

Question 12

List pleura recesses

Answer 12

1. The costodiaphragmatic recesses (also called costophrenic angles)
2. The costomediastinal recesses

Question 13

Identify.

Answer 13

Costodiaphragmatic recess

Question 14

Identify

Answer 14

Right costomediastinal recess

Question 15

Identify

Answer 15

Left costomediastinal recess