serous membrane Flashcards
1
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parietal pericardium
A
outer layer of the pericardium
2
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Visceral pericardium
A
inner layer of the pericardium and outer layer of the heart wall
3
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Parietal pleura
A
outer layer attached to the chest wall
4
Q
Visceral pleura
A
inner layer that covers the lungs, blood vessels, nerves, and bronchi
5
Q
Parietal peritoneum
A
The layers of tissue that line the abdominal wall and the pelvic cavity
6
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Visceral peritoneum
A
The layers of tissue that cover the outer surface of most organs in the abdomen, including the intestines
7
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Mesentery
A
a fold of membrane that attaches the intestine to the abdominal wall and holds it in place.
