Serosa: Anatomy and function - Kenhub
2024年2月24日 · The serosa, also known as the serous membrane, is a single layer of simple squamous epithelium called mesothelium. It is supported by a thin underlying layer of loose …
Serous membrane - Wikipedia
A serous membrane lines the pericardial cavity of the heart, and reflects back to cover the heart, much like an under-inflated balloon would form two layers surrounding a fist. Called the …
Serous Membrane - Definition, Function and Structure - Biology …
2017年7月4日 · The serous membrane, or serosal membrane, is a thin membrane that lines the internal body cavities and organs such as the heart, lungs, and abdominal cavity. The thin …
Pericardium: Anatomy of fibrous and serous layers - Kenhub
2023年11月3日 · The pericardium is the membrane that encloses the heart and the roots of the major heart vessels, consisting of an outer fibrous layer (fibrous pericardium) and an inner …
22.5D: Serosa - Medicine LibreTexts
The three serous cavities within the human body are the pericardial cavity (surrounding the heart ), the pleural cavity (surrounding the lungs), and peritoneal cavity (surrounding most organs of …
Structure of the Human Pericardium and Responses to Pathologic ...
2016年11月16日 · Three distinct layers can be defined in the parietal pericardium by microscopic exam: the serosa, the fibrosa, and an outer layer of epipericardial connective tissue. The …
1.9: Serosa (Serous Membranes) - Biology LibreTexts
Serous membranes are named not only using the terms "visceral" and "parietal", but also describing the body cavity where they are located. Serosa of the pleural cavities are called …
Anatomy, Thorax, Pericardium - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月24日 · The serous pericardium is a layer of serosa that lines the fibrous pericardium (parietal layer), which is reflected around the roots of the great vessels to cover the entire …
Serosa - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The serosa (mesothelial cells) forms a complete sac containing pericardial fluid and is separated from the heart by a thin layer of loose epicardial connective tissue and a single layer of …
17.4: Layers of the Heart - Biology LibreTexts
There are two layers of serous membranes (parietal and visceral) with the outer layer being the parietal pericardium which attaches the heart to the mediastinum and has fibrous tissue so the …