Lungs & Pleura

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The lungs are enclosed within a double-layered serous membrane — the pleura — consisting of a visceral layer adherent to the lung surface and a parietal layer lining the thoracic wall, mediastinum, and diaphragm. The pleural cavity allows frictionless respiratory movement. The endothoracic fascia lines the inner thoracic wall and supports the parietal pleura.

Region

Thorax

Extraperitoneal

Enclosed in pleura

Lungs & Pleura — Anterior view — pleural cavity

For educational use only — not a substitute for clinical judgment.

Fascia / peritoneum

Ligament

Organ / struktur

Anterior view of both lungs showing the pleural cavity and its costodiaphragmatic recess — the most dependent part of the pleural space.