Thoracic / Abdominopelvic Division
Lines the internal walls of abdominopelvic cavity.
Parietal Peritoneum
Head
Cephalic
Eyes
Orbital
Ventral / Front
Anterior
Dorsal, Back
Posterior
Toward nose
Head, Neck, and Trunk
Axial Region
The serous membrane around the lung.
Pleura
Forehead
Frontal
Breast
Mammary
Toward head
Superior
Far from trunk
Distal
External
Superficial
Lines the internal surface of the body wall
Parietal Layer
Covers the surface of most digestive organs.
Visceral Peritoneum
Cheek
Buccal
Abdomen
Abdominal
Toward midline
Medial
Away from midline
Lateral
Toward head
Cranial
Upper and lower limbs
Appendicular Region
Potential space with serous fluid.
Peritoneal cavity
Chest
Pectoral
Armpit
Axillary
Close to trunk
Proximal
Toward tail
Caudal
Opposite side
Contralateral
Superior to diaphragm
Thoracic Cavity
Serous membrane around the heart.
Pericardium
Groin
Inguinal
Arms
Toward Feet
Inferior
Same side
Ipsilateral
Internal
Deep
Covers the external surface of specific organs
Visceral Layer