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Anatomy

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study of structural basis of body function

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Gross Anatomy (macroscopic)

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structure visible to naked eye

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Regional Anatomy

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multiple organ systems at once in a given region of body

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Systemic Anatomy

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one organ system at a time

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Surface Anatomy

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external structure

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Microscopic Anatomy (histology)

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tissue specimens

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Cytology

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structure and function of individual cells

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Histology

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slice/stained tissue specimens observed under microscope

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Developmental Anatomy

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trace changes throughout lifespan

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Embryology

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developmental changes occur before birth

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Physiology

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study of functional relevance of that structure

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Principle of Complementarity of structure and function

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Anatomy and Physiology are inseparable, function always reflects structure and what a structure can do depends on its specific form

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Levels of Structural Organization

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Hierarchy. Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ level, Organ System level

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Chemical Level

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atoms combine to form molecules

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Atoms

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smallest building blocks

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Molecules

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group of atoms

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Organelles

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molecules come together

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Cellular Level

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cells are made up of molecules

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Tissue Level

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groups of similar cells that have common function

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Epithelial Tissue

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type of tissue covers body surfaces, lining all cavities

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Connective Tissue

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Supports and protects organs

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Muscle tissue

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tissue composed of elongated, electrically excitable cells specialized for contraction

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Nervous Tissue

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means of rapid internal communication by transmitting impulses

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Organ Level

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organs are made up of different types of tissues

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Organismal

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all organ systems

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Organ System Level

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11-groups of organs that carry out a basic function of the organism

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Integumentary System- organs

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skin, hair, nails, cutaneous glands

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Integumentary System- function

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protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation, nonverbal communication

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Skeletal System- organs

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bones, cartilages, ligaments

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Skeletal System- function

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support, movement, protective enclosure of viscera, blood formation, mineral storage, electrolyte, and acid-base balance

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Muscular System- organs

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skeletal muscles

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Muscular System- function

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movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production

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Nervous System- organs

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brain, spinal cord, nerves, ganglia

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Nervous System- function

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rapid internal communication, coordination, motor control, and sensation

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Endocrine System- organs

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pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, thymus, pancreas, testes, ovaries

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Endocrine system- function

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hormone production, internal chemical communication, and coordination

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Circulatory System- organs

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heart, blood vessels

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Circulatory System- function

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distribution of nutrients, oxygen, wastes, hormones, electrolytes, heat, immune cells and antibodies, and acid-base balance

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Lymphatic System- organs

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lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils

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Lymphatic System- function

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recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense against disease

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Respiratory System- organs

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nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

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Respiratory System- function

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absorption of oxygen, discharge of carbon dioxide, acid-base balance, speech

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Digestive System- organs

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teeth, tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

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Digestive System- function

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nutrient breakdown and absorption

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liver functions

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metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals, synthesis of plasma proteins, cleansing of blood, disposal of drugs, toxins, and hormones

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Urinary System- organs

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kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

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Urinary System- function

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elimination of wastes, regulation of blood volume and pressure, stimulation of red blood cell formation, control of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, detoxification

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Male Reproductive System- organs

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testes, epididymides, spermatic ducts, seminal vessicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands, penis

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Male Reproductive System- function

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production and delivery of sperm, secretion of sex hormones

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Female Reproductive System- organs

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ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands

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Female Reproductive System- function

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production of eggs, site of fertilization and fetal development, fetal nourishment; birth, lactation; secretion of sex hormones

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The language of Anatomy

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anatomical position, directional terms, regional terms, divisions of the body, anatomical variability, body planes and sections, body cavities and membranes

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Anatomical position

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standard body position- upright with feet flat and close together, arms at sides, palms and face directed forward

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Right and Left

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refer to body being viewed

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Directional terms

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describe locations of structures

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Superior (cranial)

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above, toward head end, upper part of body

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Inferior (caudal)

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below, away from head end, lower part of body

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Ventral

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toward or at front of body

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Dorsal

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toward back of body

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Medial

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toward midline of body

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Lateral

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away from midline

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Intermediate

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between a more medial and a more lateral structure

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Proximal

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closer to point of attachment

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Distal

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farther from point of origin

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Superficial

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external- closer to body surface

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Deep

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internal- further from body surface

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Regional terms

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designate specific within body divisions

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Axial part

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head, neck, and trunk

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Appendicular part

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upper and lower limbs

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Anatomical variability

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humans differ externally and internally.

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Body plane

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flat surface along which body or structure may be cut for study

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Sagittal plane

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extends vertically and divides the body into right and left portions

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Midsagittal plane (median)

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passes through midline and divides equal right and left halves

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Parasagittal plane

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unequal right/ left portions

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Frontal plane (coronal)

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anterior and posterior portions

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Transverse plane (horizontal)

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perpendicular to its long axis. divides body into superior and inferior portions

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Dorsal body cavity

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protects nervous system

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Cranial cavity

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encases brain

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Vertebral cavity

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encases spinal cord

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Ventral body cavity

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houses internal organs

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Thoracic cavity

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subdivided 2, pleural cavity (lung) and pericardial cavity (heart)

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Pleural cavity

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contains lungs

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Mediastinum

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thick partition

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Pericardial cavity

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contains heart

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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consists of the abdominal cavity superiorly and the pelvic cavity inferiorly

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Abdominal cavity

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contains most of digestive organs as well as spleen, liver, kidneys, and ureters

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Pelvic cavity

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urinary bladder, prostate glands

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Nine Regions of abdomen

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umbilical, epigastric, hypogastric, right/left lumbar, right/left hypochondriac, right/left iliac

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What organ/s is/are in the umbilical region?

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small intestine

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Epigastric region?

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liver, gallbladder, 10th rib

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Hypogastric region?

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urinary bladder, urethra

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Right/Left Lumbar regions?

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large intestine

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Four quadrants of abdomen

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right/ left upper quadrant, right/left lower quadrant

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Serosa

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outer layer- divides and wraps around

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Parietal serosae

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lines internal body cavity walls

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Parietal pericardium

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outer layer lining pericardial cavity

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Parietal pleura

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outer layer lining thoracic cavity (inside of rib cage)

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Parietal peritoneum

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lines walls of the abdominalpelvic cavity

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Visceral serosae

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covers internal organs

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Visceral pericardium

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covers heart

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Visceral pleura

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covers outside of lungs

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Visceral peritoneum

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covers most of the organs in the abdominalpelvic cavity

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Serous fluid

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fluid secreted by both layers of membrane. between visceral and parietal

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