Pleural Cavity The pleural cavity is the space that is between the parietal and visceral pleura – the two thin membranes which surround the lungs. Synonyms: Interpleural space Symptoms: Chest pain , rapid breathing Conditions: Pleurisy, Pneumothorax, Pleural effusion
Posterior Cruciate Ligament The PCL is the largest and strongest ligament in the human knee. It is at the back of the knee and stabilises the tibia on the femur. Synonyms:. Cruciform ligament Symptoms: Swelling , instability, pain Conditions: Tear, rupture, sprain
Pulmonary Artery A pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. Synonyms: Symptoms: Palpitations, Angina, Shortness of Breath Conditions: Hypertension, Stenosis
Pulmonary Trunk The pulmonary trunk takes deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation Synonyms: Main Pulmonary Artery Symptoms: Hypertension, Regurgitation, Enlargement Conditions:. Embolism, Stenosis,
Pulmonary Valve The pulmonary valve works on the blood flow from the heart’s right ventricle to the pulmonary trunk, bringing oxygen-poor blood to the lungs where it gets oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide. Synonyms: Arterial valve, right semi-lunar valve Symptoms:. shortness of breath, heart murmur, dizziness, chest pain Conditions: Pulmonary Regurgitation, PV …
Pulmonary Vein Vein carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. Synonyms: Symptoms: Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath Conditions: Stenosis, Embolism and Hypertension