Terminology Peritoneum -thin,transparent serous membrane in the abdomen and pelvis Peritoneal cavity-the potential space lined by peritoneum in the abdomen and pelvis Parietal peritoneum-lines the wall of the abdomen and pelvis Visceral peritoneum-covers the organs (viscera) Intraperitoneal-organs within double layers of the peritoneal Terminology • Peritoneum – thin, transparent serous membrane in the abdomen and pelvis • Peritoneal cavity – the potential space lined by peritoneum in the abdomen and pelvis • Parietal peritoneum – lines the wall of the abdomen and pelvis • Visceral peritoneum– covers the organs (viscera) • Intraperitoneal – organs within double layers of the peritoneal