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parietal pleura [pə′rī·əd·əl ′plu̇r·ə] (anatomy) The pleura lining the inner surface of the thoracic cavity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This finding confirms the displacement of the parietal pleura within the mediastinum. The portion of the pleura surrounding the lungs is called the visceral pleura, while the portion lining the chest cavity is called the parietal pleura. |
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