Thoracic Cavity 0.0 / 5 ? Revision SkillsThoracic CavityAll LevelsAll boards Created by: laurencolloffCreated on: 05-06-20 09:02 Define 'Serous membrane' Continuous layer of epithelium 1 of 12 What is the function of serous fluid? Acts as a lubricant between the surface of the cavity and the organs inside 2 of 12 What are the two types of serous membrane? Parietal and Visceral 3 of 12 Where would you find parietal serous membrane? Lining the sides of the body cavity 4 of 12 Where would you find visceral serous membrane? Surrounds the organs within the cavity 5 of 12 What structure is found at the dorsal boundary to the thoracic cavity? Thoracic vertebrae and vertebrae muscles 6 of 12 What structure is found at the caudal boundary to the thoracic cavity? Diaphragm 7 of 12 What structure is found at the ventral boundary to the thoracic cavity? Sternum/breastbone 8 of 12 Define 'Pleura' Membrane that lines the body cavity 9 of 12 What is the mediastinum? A space formed by the two pleural cavities 10 of 12 The mediastinum forms the pericardial cavity. What does this include? The heart, aorta, trachea, oesophagus and the thymus 11 of 12 What is pericardium? A layer of membrane surrounding the heart which acts as a lubricant to allow the heart to beat freely 12 of 12
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