A thin, 2-layered membrane, 1 layer covering the outside of the lungs and the other lining the inside of the chest cavity. Fluid between the layers provides lubrication, allowing smooth movement of the lungs during breathing.
Pleura |
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Pleura |
A thin, 2-layered membrane, 1 layer covering the outside of the lungs and the other lining the inside of the chest cavity. Fluid between the layers provides lubrication, allowing smooth movement of the lungs during breathing. |
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