GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The peritoneum is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. It is composed of mesothelial cells that are supported by a thin layer of fibrous tissue and is embryologically derived from the mesoderm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your parietal peritoneum lines your abdominal and pelvic walls and your visceral peritoneum wraps around your organs. Your peritoneal cavity is the space in between.

Detailed explanation-3: -The peritoneum is the serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. The portion that covers the viscera and other intraabdominal structures is known as the visceral peritoneum, and that which lines the abdominal cavity is known as the parietal peritoneum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen. A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue.