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Thoracic Cavity
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- 1Lung Coating MembranePleura
- 2Visceral PleuraClosest to the lungs & cannot be removed
- 3Pleural Cavity- LocationSpace between two pleural membranes
- 4Pleural Cavity- RoleHelps prevent lung collapse and provides smooth lung movement
- 5Pleural FluidFound in pleural cavity for lubrication
- 6Pleural Fluid ProductionMesothelial cells that line pleura
- 7Parietal pleuraOuter pleural membrane, provides diaphragmatic recess
- 8Diaphragmatic RecessArea created by space between pleural membranes, where no lung fills it up
- 9Visceral and Parietal Pleura are both...One continuous membrane
- 10PneumothoraxAir in pleural cavity- very dangerous
- 11Pelural EffusionExcess pleural fluid produced reducing space for lung expansion
- 12Pleural Effusion SymptomsBreathlessness and Sharp Chest Pain
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- Haematology and Anatomy (Thorax and Upper Limb) Flashcards on Thoracic Cavity, created by gina_evans0312 on 11/01/2014.
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