The best answer to fill in the blank is "multilayered membrane."
Answer:
waxing
Explanation:
When the Moon appears smaller than a quarter, we call it a crescent. When the Moon appears larger than a quarter, we call it gibbous. When the moon is getting bigger (phases New to Full) it is waxing. When it is getting smaller (phases Full to New) it is waning.
Lining the thoracic cavity