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Serous Membranes Flashcards Set 2

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What are serous membranes?

Located within the dorsal body cavity.

Secretes serous fluid that lubricates the tissues. (correct)

Lines the exterior of the body.

Only covers the organs within the cranial cavity.

What are the two types of serous membranes?

Parietal serosa and visceral serosa

What do parietal serous membranes do?

Line the walls of the ventral cavity.

What do visceral serous membranes do?

Covers the external surface of organs within the cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parietal pleura?

Forms the outer boundary of the pleural cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the visceral pleura?

Tightly encloses the lungs. Signup and view all the answers

What does the parietal pericardium form?

The inner layer of the pericardial sac. Signup and view all the answers

What does the visceral pericardium do?

Tightly encloses the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What does the parietal peritoneum line?

The walls of the abdominal cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What does the visceral peritoneum do?

Tightly encloses most organs found within the abdominal cavity. Signup and view all the answers

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Serous Membranes Overview

Serous membranes are found in the ventral body cavity.
They secrete serous fluid, providing lubrication to reduce friction between moving organs.

Types of Serous Membranes

There are two main types: parietal serosa and visceral serosa.

Parietal Serous Membranes

These membranes line the walls of the ventral cavity.

Visceral Serous Membranes

These membranes cover the external surfaces of organs situated within the ventral cavity.

Pleurae

Parietal pleura forms the outer boundary of the pleural cavity, while visceral pleura tightly enclose the lungs.

Pericardia

Parietal pericardium constitutes the inner layer of the pericardial sac; visceral pericardium closely encloses the heart.

Peritonea

Parietal peritoneum lines the walls of the abdominal cavity; visceral peritoneum envelops most organs within the abdominal cavity.

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Dive into the essential concepts of serous membranes with this flashcard set. Learn about their functions, types, and key characteristics to enhance your understanding of human anatomy. Ideal for students preparing for exams or anyone interested in the intricate workings of the body.