parietal pleura
Chest cavity membrane
The parietal pleura is the outer membrane lining the chest cavity, as opposed to the visceral pleura, which covers the lungs themselves.
The two layers create a fluid-filled space that allows the lungs to expand and contract smoothly during breathing: The parietal pleura was inflamed where it contacted the chest wall.
anatomy
Bony chest enclosure
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- sternumFlat chest bone
- mediastinumCentral chest cavity region
- chest wallRibcage and surrounding tissue
clinical
Surgical chest wall opening
- empyemaPus in body cavity
- pneumothoraxAir in pleural space
- chest tubeCatheter draining pleural space
- mesotheliomaMalignancy of organ linings
respiration
Pressure below ambient levels
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- expirationEnd of validity
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
protection
Obstruction preventing passage
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- surface tensionCohesive force at liquid interfaces
ribcage
Bony chest enclosure
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- sternumFlat chest bone
- mediastinumCentral chest cavity region
thoracotomy
Surgical chest wall opening
- empyemaPus in body cavity
- pneumothoraxAir in pleural space
- chest tubeCatheter draining pleural space
negative pressure
Pressure below ambient levels
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- expirationEnd of validity
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- surface tensionCohesive force at liquid interfaces
- respiratory systemlungs, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, airways
- thoraxthorax, chest, ribcage, chest cavity, chest wall
- pleura
- serosaserosa, peritoneum, pericardium