What is visceral peritoneum
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The peritoneum is thin membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities, and covers most abdominal viscera. ... Those cavities are also known as the peritoneal cavity. Visceral peritoneum covers the external surfaces of most abdominal organs, including the intestinal tract.
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Visceral peritoneum develops from lateral plate mesoderm (splanchnopleuric mesoderm). The function of visceral peritoneum is to give protection as it is wrapped around the viscera. It is pain insensitive and responds only when there is a distention of the viscera.
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