The serous membrane that covers the surface of the heart is called the:
A)visceral pericardium
B)mesentery
C)parietal pericardium
D)visceral pleura

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The serous membrane that covers the surface of the heart is called the visceral pericardium. The parietal pericardium is the outer layer of the pericardium that lines the fibrous pericardium. The mesentery is a double layer of peritoneum that attaches the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall. The visceral pleura is the serous membrane that covers the surface of the lungs.

The Serous Membrane That Covers the Surface of the Heart