Ronald M. Cyr, MD Disclosures June 27, 2003 0 Question The current trend is not to close the visceral and parietal peritoneal layers during lower-segment cesarean section. Please clarify: ...

The parietal layer lines the inner regions of the fibrous pericardium, while the visceral layer lines the outer layer of the heart and is therefore also known as the epicardium.

The visceral pleura is supplied by the pulmonary arterial system, and is drained into the pulmonary venous system; Conversely, the parietal pleura which is supplied with blood from the systemic ...