Organization of the Body: Serous Membrane Locations definitions Flashcards

Thin tissues that line certain internal cavities, reducing friction between organs during movement.

Membranes forming pleural cavities, surrounding each lung, allowing lung movement without friction.

Membrane forming the pericardial cavity, surrounding the heart, facilitating its movement.

Membrane forming the peritoneal cavity, surrounding most digestive organs, allowing complex organ movement.

The part of a serous membrane that directly contacts and covers an organ.

The part of a serous membrane that lines the body wall or cavity.

Spaces created by pleurae surrounding each lung, allowing lung expansion and contraction.

Space formed by the pericardium surrounding the heart, enabling its movement.

Complex space formed by the peritoneum, surrounding various digestive organs.

The layer of the pericardium that directly touches the heart.

The layer of pleura that lines the chest wall, surrounding the lungs.

The layer of the peritoneum that directly contacts abdominal organs.

The layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall.

The body cavity housing the lungs and heart, enclosed by the rib cage.

The body cavity containing most digestive organs, part of the peritoneal cavity.