The membrane covering the surface of the stomach is named the
A) parietal pleura.
B) visceral pleura.
C) pericardial sac.
D) visceral peritoneum.
E) serous membrane.

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The membrane that covers the surface of the stomach is called the visceral peritoneum. The peritoneum is a serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the organs within it, including the stomach. The visceral peritoneum specifically refers to the layer of peritoneum that covers the external surface of the stomach.

The Membrane Covering the Surface of the Stomach Is Named