parietal peritoneum
Cavity wall membrane
The parietal peritoneum is the membrane lining the inner surface of the abdominal and pelvic walls, as distinct from the visceral peritoneum, which covers the organs themselves.
The two layers are continuous, forming a closed sac with a thin film of fluid between them that allows organs to move smoothly against the body wall.
- peritonitisAbdominal lining inflammation
- ascitesAbdominal cavity fluid accumulation
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- surgical incisionCut made during operation
- transversalis fasciaDeep abdominal connective tissue
exploratory surgery · pleura · fascia · abdominal cavity · pericardium · mucosa · adhesions · hernia · endometriosis · basement membrane · pelvic cavity · organs · cavity · diaphragm · bowel obstruction · liver · retroperitoneal · lining
- serosaserosa, pericardium, pleura, visceral pleura
- herniasumbilical hernia, hiatal hernia, hernia repair, sports hernia