Histology of serous membranes

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The pleura, pericardium and peritoneum are serous membranes. This document explains the terms 'serous membrane', 'serosa', 'adventitia', 'mesothelium', which are often used in close relation with each other.
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Pleura
Pericardium
Peritoneum
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Histology of serous membranes
Uploaded by: opgobee
Institution: Netherlands, Leiden – Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University
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The pleura, pericardium and peritoneum are serous membranes. This document explains the terms 'serous membrane', 'serosa', 'adventitia', 'mesothelium', which are often used in close relation with each other.
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Anatomical structures in item
Pleura
Pericardium
Peritoneum
Topics
Gross
Microscopy