mesothelium

Simple squamous epithelium of mesodermal origin which lines serous membranes. Examples: mesothelium of pleura, mesothelium of peritoneum[FMA]. Wikipedia: The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura (thoracal cavity), peritoneum (abdominal cavity including the mesentery) and pericardium (heart sac). Mesothelial tissue also surrounds the male internal reproductive organs (the tunica vaginalis testis) and covers the internal reproductive organs of women (the tunica serosa uteri).

Type Organ
Parent Structure simple squamous epithelium
FMA ID 14074

Sub-structures

greater omentum mesothelium Organ greater sac mesothelium Organ mesothelium of diaphragm Organ mesothelium of omental bursa Organ mesothelium of pericardial cavity Organ mesothelium of pleural cavity Organ parietal mesothelium Organ pericardio-peritoneal canal mesothelium Organ peritoneal cavity mesothelium Organ seminiferous tubule epithelium Organ visceral mesothelium Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mesothelium?
Simple squamous epithelium of mesodermal origin which lines serous membranes. Examples: mesothelium of pleura, mesothelium of peritoneum[FMA]. Wikipedia: The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura (thoracal cavity), peritoneum (abdominal cavity including

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.