Serous Membranes Flashcards by User Unknown | Brainscape

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Pleura

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In thoracic cavity

Encased the lungs

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Parietal Layer (Pleura)

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Lines thoracic cavity

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Visceral layer (Pleura)

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Lies directly on surface of lungs

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Pericardium

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In thoracic cavity

Encases the heart

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Parietal Layer (Pericardium)

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Forms tough, outer sac

Aka. Pericardial sac

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Visceral Layer (Pericardium)

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Fused directly to surface of heart

Aka. Epicardium

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Peritoneum

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In abdominopelvic cavity

Encases the abdominal and pelvic organs

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Visceral Layer (Peritoneum)

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Lies directly on surface of the internal organs

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Mesentery (Peritoneum)

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Folds of peritoneum

Suspends and attaches organs to body wall

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Parietal Layer (Peritoneum)

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Lines abdominopelvic cavity

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