What Is Life? 3. Serous Membranes

Question 1

Serous Membranes

Answer 1

Also known as serosa.
Line the trunk cavities & cover the organs inside the cavities.
Double-layered membranes named for the specific cavity they cover.

Question 2

Pericardium

Answer 2

Cardiac/cardio - heart.
Has parietal & visceral pericardium with pericardial fluid.

Question 3

Pleura

Answer 3

Pleural cavity - ribs & lungs.
Has parietal & visceral pleural with pleural fluid.

Question 4

Peritoneum

Answer 4

Stretched around the abdominal cavity.
Has parietal & visceral peritoneum with peritoneal fluid.