Parietal Pleura
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Parietal Pleura Definition
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.
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Parietal Pleura
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