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Mesothelium
The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities including the pleura (thoracal cavity), peritoneum (abdominal cavity including the mesentery) pericardium (heart sac), the male internal reproductive organs (the tunica vaginalis testis) and the reproductive organs of women (the tunica serosa uteri).
The cells of the mesothelium that cover the the internal organs is called visceral mesothelium, while the layer that covers the body walls is called the parietal mesothelium.
The mesothelium is composed of a monolayer of mesothelial cells that line the body's cavities and internal organs. The main purpose of these cells is to produce a lubricating fluid that is released between layers, providing a slippery, non-adhesive and protective surface to facilitate movement.
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