Serous Membranes Of The Ventral Body Cavity Flashcards
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Parietal serosa
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The part of the membrane lining the cavity walls
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Visceral serosa
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Covers the external surface of the organs within the cavity
3
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Peritoneum
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The serosa lining the abdominal cavity
4
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Pleura
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Serosa lining enclosing the lungs
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Pericardium
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Serosa lining around the heart
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Serosa or serous membrane
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A thin double layer membrane covering the walls of the ventral body cavity and the outer surfaces of the organs
