The Membrane Covering the Outer Surface of the Lungs Is

Question

The membrane covering the outer surface of the lungs is called the _____.
A) parietal pleura
B) parietal peritoneum
C) visceral pleura
D) visceral peritoneum

Accepted Answer

The visceral pleura is the membrane that directly covers the outer surface of the lungs, making it the correct answer. The parietal pleura lines the inner chest wall, the parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities, and the visceral peritoneum covers the abdominal organs.