Purulent Diseases of Serous Cavities: Understanding Purulent Pleurisy and Empyema Pleurae
Purulent diseases of serous cavities, specifically purulent pleurisy and empyema pleurae, are marked by the secondary nature of inflammation in the parietal and visceral pleura. The classification details the etiology and clinical variations, while the pathogenesis explains the development from vari
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Understanding Pleura and Lung Anatomy
Pleura is a double-layered serous membrane surrounding the lungs, consisting of parietal and visceral layers. The pleural cavity between them contains pleural fluid. Parietal pleura is subdivided into cervical, costal, mediastinal, and diaphragmatic regions. The pleura has nerve supply that makes it
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Understanding the Anatomy of Lungs
The lungs, vital organs of the respiratory system, consist of two cone-shaped structures with apex, base, costal, and medial surfaces. Positioned in the thoracic cavity, they are associated with the heart, great vessels, and other structures in the mediastinum. The right lung has three lobes, while
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