Asked by Margie Hammon on Apr 23, 2024
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The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the ________.
A) parietal pleura
B) visceral pleura
C) parietal peritoneum
D) parietal pericardium
E) visceral pericardium
Parietal Pleura
The outer layer of the pleura that lines the inner wall of the thoracic cavity.
Visceral Pleura
A thin membrane that closely covers the lungs' outer surface, part of the double-layered pleura of the thoracic cavity.
Parietal Peritoneum
The outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall.
- Identify the membranes surrounding the lungs and thoracic cavity.
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Mariah Lawton5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the parietal pleura.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the membranes surrounding the lungs and thoracic cavity.
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