What is Mesothelium

The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities. Mesothelial tissue also surrounds both male and female internal reproductive organs. That part of mesothelium is called visceral mesothelium. The mesothelial part that covers the internal body walls is called parietal mesothelium. The mesothelium is composed of specialized cells (mesothelial cells) . The main purpose of these cells is to produce a lubricating fluid that is released between layers, providing a slippery, non-adhesive and protective surface to organs which rub on each other during their movement(intracoelomic movement).