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Cervical Pleura (Right Lung)
Respiratory System

Cervical Pleura (Right Lung)

Cupula pleurae

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Structure

The cervical pleura covers the superior aspect of the lung, namely the apex. The cervical pleura extends into the neck, 2.5 cm above the medial one third of the clavicle.

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Key Features/Anatomical Relations

The cervical pleura ascends from the internal surface of the first rib to the tip of the apex of the lung. It then courses inferiorly along the lateral aspect of the trachea and is continuous with the mediastinal pleura.

The suprapleural membrane supplements the cervical pleura and is a fibrous extension of the endothoracic fascia lining the thoracic wall.

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