Body Membranes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a body membrane?
A
covers organs and lines body cavities
2
Q
What is the inner layer called?
A
visceral, forms a lining
3
Q
What is the outer layer called?
A
parietal, covers the surface of organs
4
Q
What surrounds the lungs?
A
Pleura (or pleural membrane)
5
Q
What surrounds the heart?
A
Pericardium (or pericardial membrane)
6
Q
What surrounds the organs within the abdominopelvic cavity?
A
Peritoneum (or peritoneal membrane)
7
Q
What is serous fluid?
A
a lubricating fluid between the layers of each membrane
