Another name for the serous membrane is serosa.
The serous membrane lines body cavities and covers organs. A specific example of a serous membrane is the peritoneum.
The Peritoneum as a Serous Membrane
- Definition: The peritoneum is a serosal membrane.
- Location: It lines the abdominal cavity.
- Components:
- Visceral Peritoneum: Covers the viscera (organs) and other intraabdominal structures.
- Parietal Peritoneum: Lines the abdominal cavity itself.
