Anatomy Stuff Flashcards
thin layers of tissue that cover a surface, line a cavity, or divide a space or an organ
Membrane
Membrane
thin layers of tissue that cover a surface, line a cavity, or divide a space or an organ
Peritoneum
the membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities and it covers some organs in this area
the membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities and it covers some organs in this area
Peritoneum
Parietal peritoneum
the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities
the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities
Parietal peritoneum
the inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the abdominal organs
Visceral peritoneum
Visceral peritoneum
the inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the abdominal organs
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum
Inflammation of the peritoneum
Peritonitis
Mesentery
the layer of the peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine in the abdominal cavity
the layer of the peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine in the abdominal cavity
Mesentery
Retroperitoneal
superficial to the peritoneum
superficial to the peritoneum
Retroperitoneal