Serous Membranes

Question 1

What are the Names of the Serous Membranes?

Answer 1

1. Pleural
2. Pericardium
3. Peritoneum

Question 2

What are the Rules of Serous Membranes?

Answer 2

1. Names
2. Structures Associated
3. 1 Continuous Membrane with 2 Named Layers
4. Points of Continuity
5. Cavity
6. Inflammation of

Question 3

What are the names of the layers of the Peritoneum?

Answer 3

1. Parietal Peritoneum

2. Visceral Peritoneum (Serosa)

Question 4

What are the names of the layers of the Pericardium?

Answer 4

1. Parietal Pericardium

2. Visceral Pericardium (Epicardium)

Question 5

What are the names of the layers of the Pleura?

Answer 5

1. Parietal Pleura

2. Visceral Pleura (Adventitia)

Question 6

What are the names of the Cavities?

Answer 6

1. Pleural Cavity
2. Pericardial Cavity
3. Peritoneal Cavity

Question 7

What are the points of Continuity for the serous membranes?

Answer 7

1. Pleura: Root of the Lung (1)
2. Pericardium: Every major vessel entering or leaving the heart (8)
3. Peritoneum: Uncountable

Question 8

What are the names for the inflammations of the serous membranes?

Answer 8

1. Pleuritis/Pleurisy
2. Pericarditis
3. Peritonitis

Question 9

What is the definition of a cavity?

Answer 9

2 layers with a capillary thickness of fluid between them