Serous membranes
have two layers
protects organs
reduce muscle movement friction
parietal layer lines cavity (wall)
visceral layer covers organ (around)
Heart serous membrane
visceral pericardium
parietal pericardium
pericardial cavity
Abdominal serous membrane
parietal peritoneum
visceral peritoneum
peritoneal cavity
Lung serous membrane
parietal pleura
visceral pleura
pleural cavity
What’s the ref point for quadrants?
anterior sternum
umbilical
What’s the ref point for regions?
clavicular line
nipples