The Thoracic Cavity 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnatomy and PhysiologyOtherOther Created by: rosieewatsonCreated on: 18-11-19 18:30 Where is the thoracic cavity contained within? Within the ribcage of the chest 1 of 8 The serous membrane within is called what? The pleura 2 of 8 Diaphragmatic pleura Covers the diaphragm 3 of 8 Costal pleura Covers the inside of the ribs 4 of 8 Pulmonary pleura Covers the lungs 5 of 8 What is the mediastinum? The thoracic cavity that is divided into the right and left pleural cavities by a double layer 6 of 8 What does the mediastium contain> Pericardial cavity - surrounds the heart 7 of 8 What is contained between the visceral and parietal pleura? Pleural fluid - this allows smooth movement between the two when the lungs expand and contract 8 of 8
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