In human anatomy , the pleural cavity is the potential space between the two
pleura (visceral and parietal) of the lungs. The
pleura is a
Kaynak: Pleural cavitypleura, from Greek side, rib) is a lateral sclerite of thoracic segment of an insect between the tergum and the sternum The terms
Kaynak: Pleuron (insect anatomy) The portion of the
pleura external to the pulmonary
pleura lines the inner surface of the chest wall, covers the diaphragm , and is
Kaynak: Parietal pleuraEach lung is invested by an exceedingly delicate serous membrane, the
pleura , which is arranged in the form of a closed invaginated
Kaynak: Visceral pleuraDifferent portions of the parietal
pleura have received special names which indicate their position: thus, that portion which lines the
Kaynak: Mediastinal pleuraDifferent portions of the parietal
pleura have received special names which indicate their position: that clothing the convex surface of
Kaynak: Diaphragmatic pleuraPleura-Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and
pleura , pleurisy being the inflammation of the
pleura alone. Sources : Category:
Kaynak: Pleura-pneumonia Different portions of the parietal
pleura have received special names which indicate their position: thus, that portion which lines the
Kaynak: Costal pleuraDifferent portions of the parietal
pleura have received special names which indicate their position: thus, that which rises into the
Kaynak: Cervical pleuraPleurisy (also known as pleuritis) is an inflammation of the
pleura the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lung s.
Kaynak: PleurisyThe costomediastinal recess is a potential space at the border of the mediastinal
pleura and the costal
pleura . It helps the lungs to
Kaynak: Costomediastinal recessSolitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare mesenchymal tumor originating in the
pleura or at virtually any site in the soft tissue.
Kaynak: Solitary fibrous tumorAn empyema (from ἐμπύημα) is a collection of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity, such as the lung
pleura . It must be
Kaynak: EmpyemaAsbestos-related diseases are disorders of the lung and
pleura caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibres. Asbestos-related diseases
Kaynak: Asbestos-related diseasesThe parietal
pleura surrounding the root of the lung extends downward beyond the root of the lung as a fold called pulmonary ligament.
Kaynak: Pulmonary ligamentThe mediastinal surface of the lung is in contact with the mediastinal
pleura . It presents a deep concavity, the cardiac impression ,
Kaynak: Mediastinal surface of lungThe anterior mediastinum exists only on the left side where the left
pleura diverges from the mid-sternal line . It is narrow, above, but
Kaynak: Anterior mediastinum