PHAS 5115 Physical Assessment, Chapter 17 Abdomen Test Bank, Augusta University

Chapter 17: Abdomen Test Bank—Medical MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and forms a protective cover for many abdominal structures is the a. peritoneum. b. mediastinum. c. linea alba. d. mesentery. e. pleura. A The peritoneum is a serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and serves as a protective cover. REF: p. 370 TOP: Discipline: Gross Anatomy MSC: Organ System: Gastrointestinal 2. What part of the small intestine forms a C-shaped curve ar...