4 Body Membranes

encloses the lungs

• pleura

• pericardium

• peritoneum

encloses the heart

• pleura

• pericardium

• peritoneum

encloses the abdominopelvic region

• pleura

• pericardium

• peritoneum

clings to the organs external surface, inside layer

• serous

• visceral

• parietal

clings to the wall of the cavity, outside layer

• serous

• visceral

• parietal

lubricating fluid

• serous

• visceral

• parietal

Which of the following is not one of the epithelial membranes?

• cutaneous membrane
• mucous membrane
• serous membrane
• dermis membrane

What is the only connective tissue membrane in the body?

• synovial membrane
• cartilaginous membrane
• dermal membrane
• serous membrane

Which of the epithelial membranes is a dry membrane?

• cutaneous
• serous
• mucous
• synovial

What body membrane lines all body cavities that open to the exterior body surface?

• synovial
• serous
• mucous
• cutaneous