It is common to explain the relationships between the lung and surrounding structures by using the analogy of a fist inserted into a balloon. Accordingly, which of the following group of associations would be accurate?
A) fist—pleural cavity; space between inner and outer balloon layers—mediastinum; outer layer of balloon—endothoracic fascia
B) fist—lung; space between inner and outer balloon layers—pleural cavity; outer layer of balloon—endothoracic fascia
C) fist—lung; space between inner and outer balloon layers—pleural cavity; outer layer of balloon—parietal pleura
D) fist—lung; space between inner and outer balloon layers—pleural cavity; outer layer of balloon—visceral pleura
E) fist—pleural cavity; inner layer of balloon—visceral pleural; space between inner and outer balloon layers—endothoracic surgical plane
Ans: C
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