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The pleural membrane consists of a single layer of flattened mesothelial cells that overlie a connective tissue layer containing blood vessels and lymphatics. There are two types of pleura: parietal and visceral. The parietal pleura line the inner surface of the wall of the thorax and the diaphragm, enveloping the central thoracic structures including the heart, great vessels and oesophagus to form the mediastinum. The chapter is divded into the following sections: Radiographic anatomy; Interpretive principles and Diseases.
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The pleural space, Page 1 of 1
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