A key process in surfactant secretion is exocytosis of LB, and there have been several ultrastructural observations of lamellar material passing from AT II cells into alveoli (reviewed in ref.
In one general practice sample, costochondritis, also known as costosternal syndrome and anterior chest wall syndrome, was the most common specific cause of anterior musculoskeletal chest pain, with a prevalence of 13%.
The pectoralis muscles are the largest muscles on the chest wall but there are several other muscle pairs present. These muscles can be easily strained with exertion. Chest wall injury is more likely to lead to a bruised feeling or even a stabbing sensation rather than a squeezing chest pain. However, chest wall problems should be considered when there is superficial pain (pain on the surface). Angina. Angina pectoris is heart-related chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle.