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18 Cards in this Set
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lungs are located within the ...cavity
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thoracic cavity
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what space and its contents constitutes the mediastinum and separates the lungs
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mediastinal space
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this space separates the lungs
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mediastrinal space
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partition between two parts of an organ, or paired cavities of the body
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mediastinum
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which lung is smaller
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left lung
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which lung is designated as having a superior and inferior lobe
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left lung
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2 lobes of left lung are...
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superior and inferior lobes
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which lung is the larger one
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right lung
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3 lobes of right lung
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superior, medial, and inferior lobes
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serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and closes the entire space of the pleural cavity
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pleura
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name the 2 sections of the pleura cavity
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right and left to coincide with lungs
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besides the 2 sections of the pleura cavity, it is further divided into 2 parts...
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visceral and parietal pleura
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which pleura part (not section) adheres to the outer surface of the lung
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visceral pleura
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which pleura part (not section)
lines the thoracic wall and thoracic side of diaphragm |
parietal pleura
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The space in the thoracic cavity behind the sternum and in between the two pleural sacs (containing the lungs).
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mediastinum
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name of 2 sacs containing the lungs
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pleural sacs
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One of the smaller divisions making up a lobe.
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lobules
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Serous membrane of the thoracic cavity
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pleura
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