Pleura Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Pleura is?
A
A close delucate serous sac into which lung invaginated
2
Q
What parts of the lung is the visceral pleura absent
A
Hilum and pulmonary ligament
3
Q
What is sibson’s fascia
A
An extension that protects the apex of the lung and cervical pleura
4
Q
The recess allows for?
A
Expansion of the lung during inspiration
5
Q
Where is the visceral pleura developed from?
A
Splanchnopleuric layer of lateral plate mesoderm
6
Q
Parietal pleura is developed from the?
A
Somatopleuric layer of lateral mesoderm
7
Q
What is pleurisy?
A
Inflammation of the pleura
8
Q
Tension pneumothorax is?
A
Caused by trauma to the lung causing air to escape to the pleura during inspiration. This causes accumulation, causing severe pressure in the lungs
The lung may collapse
