KNES260 - Pulmonary cavities
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How is the thoracic cavity divided ?
2 pulmonary cavities — contain the lungs
1 mediastinum — contains the heart
What’s the difference between the pulmonary artery/vein and bronchial artery/vein?
Pulmonary = involved in gas exchange (from heart to lungs then lungs to heart)
Bronchial = brings blood supply to lung muscles, not involved in gas exchange
Each pulmonary cavity is completely lined by the _____________ (a mesothelial membrane)
Pleural membrane
How many layers make up the pleural membrane (or pleural sac)? What are they?
2 → parietal and visceral pleurae
Where/What is the parietal pleura?
Pleural lining the walls of the pulmonary cavity, adhering to the endothoracic membrane on the inner surface of the thoracic wall, mediastinum, and diaphragm