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
