The pleural cavity, also known as the thoracic cavity, is where the lungs and the heart are located.
Lungs
lymphatic system
Lungs
The lungs are the major organs surrounded by the pleural membrane and located in the thoracic cavity. The pleural membrane helps protect and support the lungs while also allowing for expansion and contraction during breathing.
The term that refers to the covering on an organ is the "capsule." It is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds and protects organs such as the kidney and spleen. The capsule helps maintain the organ's structure and integrity.
right lung has 3 lobes and is sponge like
what is pleural thickening
pleural rub
pleural membrane
Pleural cavity is the potential space. There is no gap between the outer and the inner pleura. There is very little fluid in the pleural cavity. You have negative pressure in the pleural cavity.
The lungs
The pleural cavity, also known as the thoracic cavity, is where the lungs and the heart are located.