Pleura

The thin serous membrane enveloping the lungs (LUNG) and lining the THORACIC CAVITY. Pleura consist of two layers, the inner visceral pleura lying next to the pulmonary parenchyma and the outer parietal pleura. Between the two layers is the PLEURAL CAVITY which contains a thin film of liquid.

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Tree Number(s): A04.716, A10.615.789.736

MeSH Unique ID: D010994

Entry Terms:

• Visceral Pleura
• Pleura, Visceral
• Parietal Pleura
• Pleura, Parietal

See Also:

• Pleurisy
• Pneumonolysis

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Respiratory System
Pleura

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Tissues
Membranes
Serous Membrane
Pleura