31+ Anatomy Of Pleura And Pleural Cavity. In this article we will learn about the anatomy and function of the pleural cavity. The pleural cavity is a fluid filled space that surrounds the lungs.
The pleural membranes surround each lung separately, the heart is located within the pericardial cavity. Anatomy and physiology of the pleural space. The inner layer of pleura that surrounds each lung.
The pleural space is a potential space that contains 2 to 10 ml of pleural fluid.
Pleural cavity is a closed potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of pleura. There is no communication between the two pleural cavities. The pleura cavity is a separate and closed potential space. Every lung is invested by and enclosed in a serous sac which includes 2 constant serous membranes the visceral pleura and parietal pleura.