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The visceral peritoneum covers the abdominal cavity. It essentially forms a serous membrane lining around the abdominal cavity and supports the organs and blood vessels.

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What is the organ that is not cover by a visceral peritoneum?

The kidneys are organs that are not covered by visceral peritoneum, instead they are located behind the peritoneum in the retroperitoneal space.


Does visceroal or parietal peritoneum cover the outermost layer of digestive organs?

visceral layer cover the git


What is the relationship between the visceral peritoneum and the serosa?

Serosa = Visceral Peritoneum Meaning covering the surface of many abdominal organs.


Is serosa also known as the visceral peritoneum?

Yes, serosa is another term for the visceral peritoneum. It is the outermost layer of the peritoneum that covers the organs within the abdominal cavity.


What are two layer of the peritoneum?

parietal peritoneum (lines cavity of abdomen)visceral peritoneum (next to organ)


What is a viscer?

The visceral peritoneum is the inner layer of the peritoneum, a membrane within the abdominal cavity. Organs inside the visceral peritoneum include the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and in females, the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and uterus.


What is another term for visceral peritoneum?

epicardium


Which serous membrane lines the stomach?

visceral peritoneum


What part of the visceral peritoneum drapes over the abdominal organ?

intestine drapes over by visceral peritoneum


Is visceral peritoneum part of the submucosa?

No, the visceral peritoneum is not part of the submucosa. The visceral peritoneum is a layer of serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs, while the submucosa is a layer of connective tissue located beneath the mucosa in the gastrointestinal tract. These two structures are distinct and serve different functions in the body.


What cavity is in the abdominal cavity and between the parietal and visceral peritoneum?

The peritoneal cavity is located in the abdominal cavity and is the space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum. It contains a small amount of fluid that helps reduce friction between the organs during movement.


What Peritoneum covers the external surfaces of most digestive organs?

The visceral peritoneum covers the external surfaces of most digestive organs within the abdominal cavity. It is a serous membrane that helps provide protection and support to these organs.