Question

the membrane that adheres to the wall of the thoracic cavity is the

o parietal pleura

o visceral pleura

o parietal peritoneum

o visceral peritoneum

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Explanation:

• Parietal pleura: Lines the thoracic cavity wall.
• Visceral pleura: Covers the lungs.
• Parietal peritoneum: Lines the abdominal cavity (not thoracic).
• Visceral peritoneum: Covers abdominal organs (not relevant here).

Answer:

parietal pleura