Serosal membrane
A serosal membrane (serosa) lines internal body cavities, forming a parietal layer around the cavity’s inner wall and a visceral layer over organs protruding into the cavity. A serosa is composed of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) overlying a layer of connective tissue. Examples of serosal membranes are pleural, pericardial and peritoneal membranes identified in gross anatomy. 200x, 1000x
Serosa
A serosal membrane (serosa) lines internal body cavities, forming a parietal layer around the cavity’s inner wall and a visceral layer over organs protruding into the cavity. A serosa is composed of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) overlying a layer of connective tissue. Examples of serosal membranes are pleural, pericardial and peritoneal membranes identified in gross anatomy. 200x, 1000x
- Epithelium (mesothelium)
A serosal membrane (serosa) lines internal body cavities, forming a parietal layer around the cavity’s inner wall and a visceral layer over organs protruding into the cavity. A serosa is composed of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) overlying a layer of connective tissue. Examples of serosal membranes are pleural, pericardial and peritoneal membranes identified in gross anatomy. 200x, 1000x
- Connective tissue of serosa
A serosal membrane (serosa) lines internal body cavities, forming a parietal layer around the cavity’s inner wall and a visceral layer over organs protruding into the cavity. A serosa is composed of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) overlying a layer of connective tissue. Examples of serosal membranes are pleural, pericardial and peritoneal membranes identified in gross anatomy. 200x, 1000x
- Blood vessels
A serosal membrane (serosa) lines internal body cavities, forming a parietal layer around the cavity’s inner wall and a visceral layer over organs protruding into the cavity. A serosa is composed of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) overlying a layer of connective tissue. Examples of serosal membranes are pleural, pericardial and peritoneal membranes identified in gross anatomy. 200x, 1000x
Peritoneal space
A serosal membrane (serosa) lines internal body cavities, forming a parietal layer around the cavity’s inner wall and a visceral layer over organs protruding into the cavity. A serosa is composed of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) overlying a layer of connective tissue. Examples of serosal membranes are pleural, pericardial and peritoneal membranes identified in gross anatomy. 200x, 1000x
Mucosa of the intestine
A serosal membrane (serosa) lines internal body cavities, forming a parietal layer around the cavity’s inner wall and a visceral layer over organs protruding into the cavity. A serosa is composed of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) overlying a layer of connective tissue. Examples of serosal membranes are pleural, pericardial and peritoneal membranes identified in gross anatomy. 200x, 1000x
Lumen of the intestine
A serosal membrane (serosa) lines internal body cavities, forming a parietal layer around the cavity’s inner wall and a visceral layer over organs protruding into the cavity. A serosa is composed of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium) overlying a layer of connective tissue. Examples of serosal membranes are pleural, pericardial and peritoneal membranes identified in gross anatomy. 200x, 1000x
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These images were taken of a slide from the University of Michigan collection.
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