Question

what protects lateral surface of lungs

Answer 1

The pleurae are two serous membranes; the outer parietal pleura lines the inner wall of the rib cage and the inner visceral pleura directly lines the surface of thelungs. Between the pleurae is a potential space called the pleural cavity containing a thin layer of lubricating pleural fluid.

Answer 2

ribs protect lateral surface of the lung