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F. Membranes 1. The inner membrane adhering to the surface of the heart is calle

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F. Membranes 1. The inner membrane adhering to the surface of the heart is called the The membrane lining the wall of the abdominal cavity is called the The two membranes surrounding the lungs are called the membrane. 2. and . layers of the pleural membranes. 4. What is pericarditis? MAKE THE CONNECTION . The body is in the supine position. If a transverse CT scan is taken at the mid-thoracic region, flanking the in the center, the two you will see the lateral sides, and the on the posterior side of the image. 21

Explanation / Answer

1, Serous Membrane   or    Visceral Pericardial membrane. It is the inner membrane of the covering of heart- Pericardium.

2. Peritoneum. It not only covers the abdominal cavity but also lines all the organe inside it.

3. Pleura   

4. Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium which may be caused by viral infection or heart attack. The symptom is a sharp stabbing chest pain that may travel to the left shoulder and neck. It may occur suddenly but does not last long.

The body is n supine position. If a transverse CT scan is taken at the mid-thoracic region, you will see the heart in the center, the two lungs flanking the lateral sides, and the spine  on the posterior side of the image.