The Serous Membrane That Covers the Outer Surface of a Lung

Question

The serous membrane that covers the outer surface of a lung is called the ________.
A) visceral peritoneum
B) parietal pericardium
C) visceral pleura
D) parietal mesentery
E) None of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The serous membrane that covers the outer surface of a lung is called the visceral pleura. The visceral pleura is the inner most layer and covers the surface of the lung, while the parietal pleura lines the thoracic cavity.