The Membrane Lining the Wall of the Thoracic Cavity Is

Question

The membrane lining the wall of the thoracic cavity is the:
A)visceral pleura.
B)parietal pleura.
C)visceral peritoneum.
D)parietal peritoneum.

Accepted Answer

The pleura is the membrane lining the wall of the thoracic cavity. The visceral pleura covers the surface of the lungs, while the parietal pleura lines the walls of the thoracic cavity. The visceral and parietal peritoneum are membranes that line the abdominal cavity and cover the abdominal organs.