The pleural membrane which contains fluid to prevent friction
The pleural membrane surrounds the lung. It has two layers:
1) The parietal layer (which makes contact with the body wall)
2) The visceral layer (which surrounds the lungs)
While it has these two layers, the pleural membrane is in fact one continuous 'bubble' of membrane - the fact the lungs are inside it gives it it's two layers. One way of conceptualizing this is to imagine pushing your fist into a balloon. The balloon now has two layers - one making contact directly with you fist, and the second on the outside.
The serous membrane that covers the lungs is called the Pleural Membrane.
it is also called the Visceral Pleura
The pleural membrane which contains fluid to prevent friction
pleural membrane
mucous membrane
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visceral pleura
Serosa is the medical term meaning serous membrane."serous membrane" and "the serous membrane"
serous membrane
A pleura is a serous membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity of humans and mammals. It is a closed area that helps the lungs during respiration.
The visceral segment of the serous membranes encases the internal organs while the parietal segment is responsible for lining the body wall. Serous membranes which care for the needs of the lungs are known as pleurae while the serous membranes which care for the abdominal cavity are known as peritoneum, but are also referred to as peritoneal membranes.
The outer layer of a serous membrane is called the parietal layer and is always attached to the surrounding tissues. The inner layer is called the visceral layer and is firmly attached to the organ it covers
serous membrane
Serous membraneA serous membrane also called the serosa is the type of membrane that lines cavities that do not open to the outside of the body.
The pleural membrane is a double-layered serous membrane found in the thoracic cavity. The outer layer is called the parietal pleura and lines the thoracic wall, and the inner layer is called the visceral pleura and covers the lungs. The membranes produce lubricating serous fluid that causes them to adhere closely to one another. This holds the lungs to the thoracic wall allowing easier movement during breathing.
Serous Membrane
In human anatomy pleural is the area surrounding each of the lungs, which lines the thoracic cavity. It is a thin serous membrane coat, essentially to protect the lungs.
Well, it is called a serous membrane. Each serous membrane has an additional, more specific, name, depending on its location: These would include:Parietal peritoneumVisceral peritoneumParietal pleuraVisceral pleuraParietal pericardiumVisceral pericardiumEpicardiumMessentaries