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Surface tension from pleural fluid, positive pressure, and atmospheric pressure on the thorax.
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Function of the pleura?
This serosa covers the thorax cavity, the heart, and the lungs. It gives the lungs a libricant, allowing them to move easily over the thorax wall.
What is the wall of muscle underneath your lungs called?
The wall of muscle underneath your lungs is called the diaphragm. It plays a crucial role in the process of breathing by contracting and relaxing to help draw air into the lungs and then push air out.
Which of the choices below describes the forces that act to pull the lungs away from the thorax wall and thus collapse the lungs?
the natural tendency for the lungs to recoil and the surface tension of the alveolar fluid
What reduces the friction between the lungs and the walls of the thorax?
The pleural fluid reduces the friction between the lungs and the walls of the thorax by lubricating the pleural surfaces. This fluid allows the lungs to move smoothly during respiration without causing friction or resistance.
Pleural layer running the walls of the thorax?
The pleural layer is a thin membrane that lines the walls of the thorax and covers the lungs. It consists of two layers - the parietal pleura (lining the chest wall) and the visceral pleura (covering the lungs). The space between these layers is the pleural cavity, which contains a small amount of fluid to reduce friction during breathing.
What is pneumothorax-?
Air in the chest (Thorax) causes the lung to collapse. This can be spontaneous or after chest injuries
Which term refers to the upper region that includes the stomach and heart?
the stomach region is called the abdomen abdominal wall..) and the upper region containing the heart and lungs is called the thorax (thoracic surgery..)
The area of the chest wall anterior to the heart and lower thorax is?
pericordium.
What is pluera?
The term "pleura" refers to a thin membrane that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs. It has two layers: the visceral pleura (which is in contact with the lungs) and the parietal pleura (which lines the chest cavity). The pleura helps facilitate breathing by providing lubrication and reducing friction between the lungs and chest wall.
What is the Prime mover to protract and hold the scapula against the thorax wall the boxer's muscle?
The prime mover for protracting and holding the scapula against the thorax wall in boxers is the serratus anterior muscle. This muscle is important for providing stability and support to the shoulder blade during punching movements. It is often referred to as the "boxer's muscle" due to its role in maintaining proper shoulder function during boxing activities.
What are the five areas of the thorax?
The Thoracic Wall, inlet and outlet (Diaphragm), Mediastinum and pleural
What factors determine plateau pressure?
Plateau pressure is determined by the compliance of the lungs and chest wall, as well as the volume of air in the lungs at end-inspiration. It is affected by factors such as lung disease, obesity, and the presence of chest wall abnormalities. Monitoring plateau pressure is important in managing mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients to prevent lung injury.
