Serous Membrane: Thoracic Cavity Flashcards
1
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Thoracic Cavity
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cavity superior to diaphragm
2
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ventral cavity
A
contains viscera/l organs
- organs within body cavities
3
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Mediastinum
A
region between lungs
4
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pericardium
A
serosa around heart
5
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parietal pericardium
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membrane lining around heart
6
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pericardial cavity
A
potential space between membranes
7
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visceral pericardium
A
outer layer of heart
8
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Pleura
A
serosa around lungs
9
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parietal pleura
A
membrane lining around thoracic wall and diaphragm
10
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pleural cavity
A
potential space between membranes
11
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visceral pleura
A
outer layers of lungs
12
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A