This document discusses the anatomy and physiology of the lungs and pleura. It details the structures of the lungs including the lobes and surfaces. It describes the pleura including its parts and recesses. It discusses applied topics like pneumothorax and proper sites for kidney operations. It also covers the movements of respiration and types that occur at different stages of life.
48. Parts of Pleura
• A- Visceral Pleura: That covers the lungs.
• B- Parietal Pleura: That lines the
surroundings. It is divided into:
1- Cervical.
2- Costal.
3- Mediastinal.
4- Diaphragmatic.
Dr.Sherif Fahmy
59. Applied Anatomy
• 1- Pneumothorax: Air in pleural sac
(accidental or induced).
• 2- Haemothorax: blood in pleural
sac.
• 3- Empyema: pus in the pleural sac.
• 4- In kidney operations avoid injury
of pleura.Dr.Sherif Fahmy
