The Membrane Covering the Lungs is Called The

Question

The membrane covering the lungs is called the
A) visceral pleura
B) visceral peritoneum
C) parietal pleura
D) parietal peritoneum

Accepted Answer

The membrane covering the lungs is called the visceral pleura. The parietal pleura lines the chest wall and the diaphragm. The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs. Therefore, choices B and D are incorrect.