Term Name: serous membrane
Synonyms: serosa, tunica serosa, wall of serous sac
Definition: multi-tissue structure that is comprised of a secretory epithelial layer (mesothelium) and a connective tissue layer.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0000042]

Relationships
develops from: mesoderm
is part of: anatomical wall
has parts: mesothelium parietal serous membrane visceral serous membrane
is a type of: mesoderm-derived structure multi-tissue structure
has subtype: gall bladder serosa gastrointestinal system serosa layer of synovial tissue mesentery peritoneum pleura serosa of appendix serosa of cloaca serosa of colon serosa of duodenum serosa of esophagus serosa of fundus of stomach serosa of infundibulum of uterine tube serosa of intestine serosa of jejunum serosa of large intestine serosa of rectum serosa of small intestine serosa of stomach serosa of urinary bladder serosa of uterine tube serosa of uterus serous pericardium