The Thoracic Cavity

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Where is the thoracic cavity contained within?
Within the ribcage of the chest
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The serous membrane within is called what?
The pleura
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Diaphragmatic pleura
Covers the diaphragm
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Costal pleura
Covers the inside of the ribs
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Pulmonary pleura
Covers the lungs
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What is the mediastinum?
The thoracic cavity that is divided into the right and left pleural cavities by a double layer
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What does the mediastium contain>
Pericardial cavity - surrounds the heart
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What is contained between the visceral and parietal pleura?
Pleural fluid - this allows smooth movement between the two when the lungs expand and contract
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The serous membrane within is called what?

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The pleura

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Diaphragmatic pleura

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Card 4

Front

Costal pleura

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Card 5

Front

Pulmonary pleura

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