Pleura Flashcards
1
Q
What is the parietal pleura attached to?
A
The ribs, sternum and manubrium
2
Q
Innervation
A
Parietal: sensitive to pain Innervated by somatic fibres of the Phrenic and IC nerves Visceral: Insensitive to pain Innervated by the autonomic nerves T2-T5
3
Q
Parietal sub-division
A
Mediastinal
costal
diaphragmatic
Apical
4
Q
What is the apical pleura also known as?
A
Cervical
Cupola
5
Q
What is a reflection and a recess
A
Reflection: point at which h the Pleura changes direction from one surface to another
Recess: Point where a reflex occurs and there is a greater space between the pleurae- used for chest drains
6
Q
Main 2 reflection/ recesses?
A
Costo-diaphragmatic/ Costo-phrenic
Costo-mediastinal
7
Q
What nerves innervate the different part of the parietal
A
Diaphragmatic and mediastinal supplied by the phrenic
costal and apical innervated by the intercostal nerves
