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- The pleura is the serous membrane of the pleural cavities.
- The visceral pleura covers the surface of the lungs.
- The parietal pleura lines the chest wall and covers the diaphragm.
- The pleural cavity is the space between the pleural layers.
- The pleural cavity contains serous fluid for lubrication.
- The pericardium is the serous membrane of the pericardial cavity.
- The visceral pericardium covers the surface of the heart.
- The parietal pericardium lines the chest wall.
- The pericardial cavity lies between the pericardial layers.
- The pericardial cavity contains serous fluid for lubrication.
- The peritoneum is the serous membrane of the abdominal cavity.
- The visceral peritoneum covers the abdominal viscera.
- The parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal wall.
- The peritoneal cavity lies between the peritoneal layers.
- The peritoneal cavity contains serous fluid for lubrication.
- Most abdominal organs are surrounded by the peritoneum.
- Some abdominal organs are located behind the peritoneum.
- Organs located behind the peritoneum are called retroperitoneal organs.
- The prefix retro- means behind.
- Examples of retroperitoneal organs include the kidneys, suprarenal glands, pancreas, duodenum, ascending colon, and descending colon.
- Portions of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava are also retroperitoneal.
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