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== Pulmonary Pleurae == The '''Pulmonary Pleurae''' (pronounced: pul-mon-ary pleu-rae) are a pair of serous membrane

...ithin the [[pleural cavity]], the thin, fluid-filled space between the two pulmonary pleurae of each lung. ...ure" is derived from the Latin ''intra'' meaning "within", and the Greek ''pleura'' meaning "side" or "rib". The term "pressure" comes from the Latin ''press

...also form in the organs between the lungs, including the heart, aorta, and pulmonary artery, or in the diaphragm.  ...also form in the organs between the lungs, including the heart, aorta, and pulmonary artery, or in the diaphragm. Pleuropulmonary blastoma can sometimes spread

...g together. It is often associated with pleurisy, a condition in which the pleura becomes inflamed. * [[Pleura]]: The thin membranes that line the lungs and the inside of the chest cavit

...oor of the triangle is formed by the posterior chest wall and the lung's [[Pleura|pleural surface]]. ...arly useful in the detection of [[Pneumonia|pneumonia]], [[Pulmonary Edema|pulmonary edema]], and other lung diseases.

...y, but is most commonly found in the [[Lymph nodes|lymph nodes]], [[Pleura|pleura]], [[Genitourinary system|genitourinary system]], [[Bones and joints|bones * [[Pulmonary tuberculosis]]: Tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs.

...eferring to a specific finding on a [[chest radiograph]] indicative of a [[pulmonary embolism]]. The term is named after the American radiologist, Aubrey Otis H ...rction and hemorrhage, typically occurring several days after the onset of pulmonary embolism.

...r covering of an organ or tissue. For example, in the condition known as [[Pulmonary Fibrosis]], a "rind" of fibrous tissue forms around the lungs, making it di * [[Pleura]]: The pleura is a thin membrane that wraps around the lungs. It is similar to a rind in

...ause of an alteration in lung parenchyma, or because of a disease of the [[pleura]], chest wall, or [[neuromuscular apparatus]]. * [[Pulmonary fibrosis]]: A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and

...lungs. This can be caused by conditions that affect the [[chest wall]], [[pleura]], or [[neuromuscular system]]. Diagnosis of extrapulmonary restriction typically involves a [[pulmonary function test]] to measure lung volume and capacity. Other tests may includ

...the two pulmonary pleurae (known as visceral and parietal) of each lung. A pleura is a serous membrane which folds back onto itself to form a two-layered mem

* [[Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis]] - scarring of connective tissue in the lungs that leads to short ...osus]] - a genetic disorder of the heart in which a channel connecting the pulmonary artery and the aorta fails to close and the heart must work harder to suppl