Mediastinal pleura
Pleura mediastinalis
- Related terms: Mediastinal pleura (Parietal pleura)
Definition
The mediastinal pleura is the portion of the parietal pleura that covers the structures within the mediastinum, including the heart, major vessels, trachea, and esophagus. It forms a continuous layer with the costal and diaphragmatic pleurae and contributes to the formation of the pleural space, allowing the lungs to glide against the mediastinum during respiration.
References
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Dyce KM, Sack WO, Wensing CJG. Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy. 5th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier; 2017.
Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria (NAV). 6th ed. Hannover: Editorial Committee, World Association of Veterinary Anatomists; 2017.
