The Parietal Pleura Covers The

question 66

Multiple Choice

The parietal pleura covers the:

• A) lungs.
• B) heart.
• C) walls of the thoracic cavity.
• D) Both A and B are correct.

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Definitions:

Serratus Anterior

A muscle that originates on the surface of the upper eight or nine ribs and inserts along the entire anterior length of the medial border of the scapula, playing a key role in the movement of the shoulder blade.

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.

Teres Major

A muscle in the upper arm, which helps in the rotation and adduction of the shoulder.

Supraspinatus

A muscle situated on the upper part of the back that assists in the abduction of the arm.