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Anatomy & Physiology: Body Cavities and Membranes

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  • Parietal pericardium
    The outer layer of the pericardium that lines the pericardial cavity surrounding the heart.
  • Visceral pericardium
    The inner layer of the pericardium that directly covers the heart.
  • Pericardial cavity
    The space between the parietal and visceral pericardium containing serous fluid.
  • Parietal pleura
    The outer membrane lining the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs.
  • Visceral pleura
    The membrane that directly covers the lungs.
  • Pleural cavity
    The space between the parietal and visceral pleura containing serous fluid.
  • Mediastinum
    The central compartment of the thoracic cavity containing the heart, trachea, esophagus, and other structures.
  • Parietal peritoneum
    The outer layer of the peritoneum lining the abdominal wall.
  • Visceral peritoneum
    The inner layer of the peritoneum that covers the intraperitoneal organs.
  • Peritoneal cavity
    The potential space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum containing serous fluid.
  • Intraperitoneal organs
    Organs that are completely surrounded by visceral peritoneum within the peritoneal cavity.
  • Retroperitoneal organs
    Organs located posterior to the peritoneal cavity, not completely covered by visceral peritoneum.
  • Anterior view in thoracic cavity section
    Shows the heart surrounded by pericardium and lungs surrounded by pleura from an inferior perspective.
  • Posterior view in abdominal cavity section
    Shows the arrangement of peritoneum and retroperitoneal organs along the posterior abdominal wall.