Session 1

Question 1

What divides the abdominal cavity and the thoracic cavity?

Answer 1

the diaphragm

Question 2

what are the parietal and visceral membranes in contact with?

Answer 2

• the parietal peritoneum touches the abdominal wall
• the visceral peritoneum is in contact with the organs

Question 3

what type of epithelium is the peritoneal cavity made of?

Answer 3

mesothelium simple squamous epithelium