MEDICAL
PLEURA
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diaphragmatic face
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mediastinal facet
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costal face
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none
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Detailed explanation-1: -At the front they extend from just above the collarbone (clavicle) at the top of the chest to about the sixth rib down. At the back of the chest the lungs finish around the tenth rib. The protective linings which cover the lungs (pleura) continue down to the twelfth rib.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alternatively, we can describe the lung as having three surfaces (costal, medial and diaphragmatic) which are divided by three borders (anterior, posterior and inferior). The organs are roughly conical in shape and are divided by fissures into lobes.
Detailed explanation-3: -The rib cage surrounds the lungs and the heart, serving as an important means of bony protection for these vital organs.In total, the rib cage consists of the 12 thoracic vertebrae and the 24 ribs, in addition to the sternum.