Anatomy
parietal pleura
pa·ri·e·tal pleu·ra
Definitions related to parietal pleura:
  • Parietal serous membrane which is continuous with the visceral pleura and is attached to the dome of the diaphragm.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
  • The outermost of the two pleural membranes. It consists of a thin basal layer of fibrous tissue upon which sits a continuous layer of mesothelial cells. The cells function to secrete the lubricant lining the pleural cavity.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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