Body Membranes And cavities Flashcards
1
Q
Membrane
A
Thin layer of tissue that covers a structure of lines a cavity
2
Q
Types of epithelial membranes
A
Skin
Mucosa
Serosa
3
Q
What is Cutaneous Membrane and what does it do
A
Skin
protective barrier
Dry membrane
4
Q
What is the serous membrane and what does it do
A
Line internal body cavities that are closed to the outside
2 pairs separated
5
Q
Synovial Membranes
A
Line the capsules around the joints and secrete a fluid
Lacks epithelium
