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What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity?
The peritoneum or abdominal serosa is the lining surrounding the abdominal organs. When it is inflamed, you are said to have peritonitis. This is severe irritation and inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity and can also be a symptom/reaction of typhoid fever.
What is the relationship between the visceral peritoneum and the serosa?
Serosa = Visceral Peritoneum Meaning covering the surface of many abdominal organs.
What is the medical term meaning serous membrane?
Serosa is the medical term meaning serous membrane."serous membrane" and "the serous membrane"
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 is the serosa made of?
The serosa is made of a thin layer of connective tissue and mesothelial cells. It helps to reduce friction and protect organs within the body cavities. It is found in the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
What is the major function of the serosa?
The major function of the serosa is to provide a protective layer around organs in the abdominal cavity. It also helps to reduce friction between organs as they move against each other during digestion and other bodily functions.
What is the serosa in the body?
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Where is the serosa in the stomach?
The serosa (serous membrane) of the abdominal cavity wall is known as the parietal peritoneum.by rhnking@hotmail.com
What layer forms the outer covering of the gastrointestinal tract?
The outer covering of the gastrointestinal tract is formed by the serosa, which is a smooth, slippery membrane composed of connective tissue and epithelial cells. It helps protect and support the organs of the digestive system and allows them to move smoothly within the abdominal cavity.
What does the visceral membrane cover?
Viscera denotes the organs in the body cavities. (The heart confined in the Pericardial cavity, the lungs in the Pleural cavity, and the abdominal organs in the Peritoneal cavity). Visceral membrane (visceral serosa) covers those organs. More info could be find on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serosa
What serous membrane covers the surface of the abdominal organs?
Viscera denotes the organs in the body cavities. (The heart confined in the Pericardial cavity, the lungs in the Pleural cavity, and the abdominal organs in the Peritoneal cavity). Visceral membrane (visceral serosa) covers those organs.
What is the difference between the serosa and adventitia?
Serosa is a serous membrane that secretes serous fluid, adventitia does not.
