Pleural Cavity (Noun)
Meaning
The cavity in the thorax that contains the lungs and heart.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pleural cavity is a thin space between the lungs and the chest wall that contains a small amount of fluid to reduce friction.
- In the pleural cavity, the lungs are able to expand and contract smoothly during breathing.
- The pleural cavity is lined with a thin membrane called the pleura, which produces fluid to lubricate the lungs.
- A puncture wound to the chest can cause air to enter the pleural cavity and put pressure on the lungs.
- The pleural cavity is a potential space that can become filled with fluid or air in certain medical conditions, such as pneumonia or a collapsed lung.