| Front | Pleural cavity |
|---|---|
| Back | (Parietal cavity) Structure: space within each pleural sac between parietal and visceral pleura, including the lung fissures Function: potential space filled by a capillary-thin film of serous fluid, may accumulate fluid due to disease or injury |
Tags: thoracic, cavity
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