Stiffness of the pleural surface of the chest wall is similar to that of the lung.

Authors :: Gouldstone, Andrew
Brown, Richard E.
Butler, James P.
Loring, Stephen H.
Source :: Journal of Applied Physiology; Dec2003, Vol. 95 Issue 6, p2345-2349, 5p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 6 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Measures the stiffness of the parietal pleural surface of mammalian chest walls using microindentation. Role of the parietal pleura in the reduction of mesothelial stresses during breathing; Indentation of the pleural surface over the ribs; Caudal regions' demonstration of lower stiffness.

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