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Serous Membranes
the body cavities surrounding membranes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peritoneum | Two-layered serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity |
| parietal peritoneum | outer layer which lines the internal walls of the abdominopelvic cavity |
| visceral peritoneum | inner layer which covers the external surface of most abdominal and pelvic organs |
| serous cavity | potential space between parietal and visceral layers containing serous fluid |
| serous fluid | fluid in the serous cavity which serves as a lubricant |
| parietal pleura | the outer layer which lines the internal wall of the thoracic wall |
| parietal pericardium | the outer layer which forms the sac around the heart |