Anatomy
serous sac
se·ro·sa sac
Definitions related to serous sac:
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Organ with organ cavity, constituted of a serous membrane, which surrounds a serous cavity. Examples: pleural sac, pericardial sac, tendon sheath, bursa.Digital AnatomistUniversity of Washington, 2003
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Organ with organ cavity, each instance of which has as its parts some serous membrane and serous cavity. Examples: pleural sac, pericardial sac, tendon sheath, bursa.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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