The thin membrane lining the abdominal and pelvic cavities in the body. It serves a protective function for the organs. It also contains vessels and nerves. Most abdominal organs are lined with peritoneum called the visceral layer. The outer layer of peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall is the ‘parietal peritoneum.’ The potential space between the two layers is the peritoneal cavity.
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