Serous Membranes Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

Attaches the heart to the body cavity

A

parietal pericardium

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2
Q

Covers the surface of the lungs

A

visceral pleura

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3
Q

Covers the surface of the abdominal organs

A

visceral peritoneum

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4
Q

The lubricating liquid in serous cavities

A

serous fluid

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5
Q

Organs found in the peritoneal cavity

A

liver, spleen, part of the abdominal aorta and part of the inferior vena cava, stomach

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