Definition : A membrane of squamous epithelial cells, the mesothelial cells, covered by apical
microvilli that allow rapid absorption of fluid and particles in the peritoneal cavity.
The peritoneum is divided into parietal and visceral components. The parietal peritoneum
covers the inside of the abdominal wall. The visceral peritoneum covers the intraperitoneal
organs. The double-layered peritoneum forms the mesentery that suspends these organs
from the abdominal wall. [MeSH];
A membrane of squamous epithelial cells, the mesothelial cells, covered by apical
microvilli that allow rapid absorption of fluid and particles in the peritoneal cavity.
The peritoneum is divided into parietal and visceral components. The parietal peritoneum
covers the inside of the abdominal wall. The visceral peritoneum covers the intraperitoneal
organs. The double-layered peritoneum forms the mesentery that suspends these organs
from the abdominal wall. [MeSH]