This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
While performing drainage of fluid from the pleural cavity, the needle is introduced through all of the following structures except- 
Select and explain. 
A. Skin, B. Thoracic fascia, C. Pulmonary pleura, D. Intercostal muscles
C: Pulmonary pleura
Answer: C: Pulmonary pleura 
Explanation: Answer- C (Pulmonary pleura)(Ref. BDC 5/e p Vol-l/p2l2)Pleural space lies between the parietal pleura and the visceral (Pulmonary) pleura.Parietal pleural lines the inner surface of the chest wall.Visceral pleura is invested on the surface of the lung.Thus to reach the pleural space for pleural fluid tapping, parietal pleura is pierced and not the visceral pleura.