Serous Membranes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a serous membrane?
A
Line the cavities and cover the organs within these cavities.
2
Q
What are the two layers and describe them.
A
Parietal: Lines the trunk cavity
Visceral: Lines the organs
3
Q
What are its functions?
A
Acts as a lubricant between the organ and body wall. Important for organs that move as movement can cause friction between the two layers but the fluid reduces this friction.
