Anatomy Serous Membranes

visceral pleura

a membrane that covers the lungs (inner)

serous membrane

a mesothelial tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, forming a smooth, transparent, two-layered membrane lubricated by a fluid derived from a serum. the peritoneum, pericardium, and pleura are examples.

anatomy

a study of the structure or internal workings of something

serous fluid

a thin, watery fluid found in many body cavities. serum-like

peritoneal cavity

potential space between layers of the peritoneum (membrane in abdominal region)

physiology

the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts

pleural cavity

the cavity in the thorax that contains the lung and the heart

pericardial cavity

the fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pericardium. Lubricates the membrane surfaces and allows easy heart movement.

Visceral Peritoneum

the inner serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity and covers the stomach, spleen, liver, etc.

visceral pericardium

the innermost of the two layers of the pericardium

parietal pleura

the outermost membrane that lines the cavity of the chest that contains the lungs

parietal peritoneum

the part of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall (outer)

appendicular skeleton

the part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the lower and upper limbs

axial skeleton

the part of the skeleton that includes the skull, spinal column, sternum, and ribs

pariertal pericardium

the tough outermost layer of the membrane enclosing the heart that is attatched to the diaphragm and the sternum