THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The serous membrane around the lungs is called the?
A
Pericardial Serous Membrane
B
Pleural Serous Membrane
C
Peritoneal Serous Membrane
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A pleura is a serous membrane that folds back on itself to form a two-layered membranous pleural sac. The outer layer is called the parietal pleura and attaches to the chest wall. The inner layer is called the visceral pleura and covers the lungs, blood vessels, nerves, and bronchi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pleural fluid is contained in the pleural cavity, which is the space between the internal thoracic wall and the lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pleura includes two thin layers of tissue that protect and cushion the lungs. The inner layer (visceral pleura) wraps around the lungs and is stuck so tightly to the lungs that it cannot be peeled off. The outer layer (parietal pleura) lines the inside of the chest wall.

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