Pleura surface markings

Mnemonic for Pleura surface markings

Remember "All the even ribs, in order: 2,4,6,8,10,12 show its route":

Rib2: sharp angle inferiorly
Rib4: the left pleura does a lateral shift to accommodate heart
Rib6: both diverge laterally
Rib8: midclavicular line
Rib10: midaxillary line
Rib12: the back


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