Serous Membrane

Of membrane.   May also be referred to as serosa.

A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid.

This concept's ID is @1~30529

Pericardium

  • pericardium 2 facts

    A serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart.

  • epicardium 0 facts

    The innermost of the two layers of the pericardium.

  • parietal pericardium 0 facts

    The tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm...

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  • peritoneum 2 facts

    A transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of...

  • pleura 2 facts

    The thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest.

  • endocardium 0 facts

    The membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the heart valve...