2024年7月22日 · Your pleura is a thin membrane that lines your chest wall and lungs. It cushions your lungs and makes breathing easier. Infections and chest injuries can damage your pleura and affect your ability to breathe.

2025年1月23日 · The pleura is a two-layered membrane covering the lung. The space in between the membrane is filled with a small amount of pleural fluid which lubricates and cushions the lungs, enabling normal breathing.

2020年5月25日 · The pleurae refer to the serous membranes that line the lungs and thoracic cavity. They permit efficient and effortless respiration. This article will outline the structure and function of the pleurae, as well as considering the clinical correlations.

2023年7月21日 · The pleurae are two layers of serous membrane that form the boundaries of the pleural cavity. There are two types of pleura; parietal and visceral. The parietal pleura is the thicker and more durable outer layer that lines the inner …

As a serous membrane, the pleura secretes a serous fluid (pleural fluid) that contains various lubricating macromolecules such as sialomucin, hyaluronan and phospholipids.

2023年10月30日 · The pleura is a double-layered serous membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cage. The outer layer (parietal pleura) attaches to the chest wall. The inner layer (visceral pleura) covers the lungs, neurovascular structures of the mediastinum and the bronchi.

2024年3月24日 · 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 …

The pleural membrane is a double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the lungs, consisting of the visceral pleura, which adheres to the lung surface, and the parietal pleura, which lines the thoracic cavity.

2025年1月27日 · The pleura is a double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity. It provides a protective covering for the lungs and facilitates smooth respiratory movements.

2025年2月9日 · The pleural space is the thin, fluid-filled area between the two layers of the pleura, which are membranes surrounding the lungs. These membranes help the lungs expand and contract smoothly during breathing. In a healthy individual, this space contains a small amount of lubricating fluid, but problems arise when air, excess fluid, or infection ...