The serous membrane is composed of 2 thin linings. The inter lining, which directly covers the organ, is called the visceral membrane. Over the visceral is the parietal membrane. In between the two is a cushioning fluid.
The serous membrane resembles a balloon (visceral) inside another balloon (parietal) with fluid between them.
Squamous Epithelium
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Simple Squamous Epithelium
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This is the mesothelium.
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Each of a pair of serous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs
serous membrane
Serous membranes line body cavities that do not open directly to the outside, and they cover the organs located in those cavities. Serous membranes are covered by a thin layer of serous fluid that is secreted by the epithelium. Serous fluid lubricates the membrane and reduces friction and abrasion when organs in the thoracic or abdominopelvic cavity move against each other or the cavity wall. Serous membranes have special names given according to their location. For example, the serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs is called pleura.
Visceral serous membranes line organs. Parietal serous membranes line cavities.
Well, you see here, the simple squamous epithelium that forms the mesothelium of the serous membranes form the mesothelium of the serous membranes. You're welcome.
simple squamus epithelium
Endothelium provides a slick, friction-reducing lining in lymphatic vessels and in all hollow organs of the cardiovascular system- blood vessels and the heart. Mesothelium is the epithelium found in serous membranes, the membranes lining the ventral body cavity and covering its organs.
simple squamous
a singe-celled layer of epithelium that form the lining of serous membrane.
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.
Each of a pair of serous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs
serous membrane
These are usually simple squamous epithelial cells. The epithelium lining the body cavities is called the mesothelium and is where the cancer mesothelioma arises from. The epithelium lining arteries and veins is called endothelium.
serous fluid
Serous membranes
The serous membranes are formed by mesothelium cells. This layer secretes a liquid that reduces friction in cavities such as the pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium.