The Membrane Covering the Organs of the Abdomen is Called

Question

The membrane covering the organs of the abdomen is called the
A) visceral pleura
B) visceral peritoneum
C) parietal pleura
D) parietal peritoneum

Accepted Answer

The visceral peritoneum is the membrane that covers the organs in the abdominal cavity. The parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal walls. The terms visceral and parietal refer to the location of the membrane in relation to the organs or walls. The terms pleura and peritoneum refer to specific membranes in the body, with pleura covering the lungs and peritoneum covering the abdominal organs.