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1 covering of the heart, also has mesothelial cells. Page 436 2 There are some cases of mesothelioma 3 affecting the pericardium, and the peritoneum which is 4 the abdominal cavity is covered also by mesothelial 5 cells, the abdominal organs. 6 Q Is there any difference between the 7 mesothelium on the pericardium and the pleural 8 mesothelium? 9 A No essential differences. The mesothelial 10 cells are basically the same, and they are supported 11 in basically the same manner along with that surface. 12 Q And does the pericardium comprise a portion 13 of the pericardial sac that covers the heart? 14 A Yes, sir. 15 Q Now, you also mentioned the peritoneum? 16 A Yes, sir. 17 Q Is the peritoneum the abdominal cavity? 18 A Yes, sir. That is the covering of the 19 abdominal cavity. 20 Q Have you brought a slide with you today that 21 depicts the abdominal cavity?