Where is the parietal peritoneum located?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the anatomical location of the parietal peritoneum, which is a specific structure in the human body. The parietal peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal wall and covers the abdominal cavity's organs.
Answer
Lines the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
The parietal peritoneum is located lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
Answer for screen readers
The parietal peritoneum is located lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
More Information
The parietal peritoneum attaches to the internal surface of the abdominopelvic wall, derived from somatic mesoderm in the embryo.
Tips
Avoid confusing the parietal peritoneum with the visceral peritoneum, which wraps around the internal organs.
Sources
- Peritoneum: Anatomy, Function, Location & Definition - my.clevelandclinic.org
- The Peritoneum - Visceral - Parietal - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
- Peritoneum - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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