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
A serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart.
- epicardium
The innermost of the two layers of the pericardium.
- parietal pericardium
The tough outermost layer of the pericardium that is attached to the diaphragm...
Also contains
- peritoneum
A transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of...
- pleura
The thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest.
- endocardium
The membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the heart valve...