The Serous Membrane Lining the Abdominal Cavity is The

Question

The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is the
A) pleura.
B) peritoneum.
C) pericardium.
D) periosteum.
E) perichondrium.

Accepted Answer

The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity is called the peritoneum. The pleura is the serous membrane lining the lungs, the pericardium is the serous membrane sac that surrounds the heart, the periosteum is the dense connective tissue covering the surface of bones, and the perichondrium is the dense connective tissue covering the surface of cartilage.