Anatomy-Lab 3 Flashcards
Parietal
The body wall along with the head and limbs
Anatomical position
The starting position of the body which all terms refer to
Visceral
Internal organs
Serous membranes
Covers the inner surface of the cavities and the outer surface if the organs
Parietal serosa
In the cavity it lines the inner surface of the body wall
Visceral serosa
In the cavity it covers the outer surface of the organs
Parietal pleura
Lines the thoracic cavity
Parietal peritoneum
Lines the abdominopelvic cavity
Visceral pleura
Organs In the thorax (lungs) are covered by this
Visceral peritoneum
Abdominal organs are covered by this
Parietal pericardium
The loose sac that surrounds the heart
Visceral pericardium
Coveres the heart
Mucus membrane
Organ systems that have an opening to the outside of the body have an inner lining of this
Fascia
Sheets of connective tissue that are found within the body wall, limbs, and head
Superficial fascia
Fascia beneath the skin