What is meant by visceral pleura and parietal pleura ? If possible, provide me a diagram along with the answer for a better understanding.
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Pleura is the outer membrane covering the lungs. It is made up of two layers. The pleural membranes are moist and slippery guarding and enclosing the lungs
Visceral pleura refers to the the serous membrane covering the lung's surface. Parietal pleura refers to the outer membrane attached to the thoracic cavity (inner surface).
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