Chapter 4 - Tissue Flashcards
epithelial tissues
lines the body’s surface and inner organs
Cutaneous membrane/ Integument
the skin
connective tissue
binds structures together, provides support
tendons
muscle to bone
ligaments
bone to bone
trabeculae
irregular boney bars and plates that make up the “spongy” bone
Muscle tissue
composed of muscle fibers
Nervous tissue
brain and spinal cord
gland
produce/ secrete a product
Mucous membranes
line interior walls of organs that open to outside the body/ protect body from bacteria and viruses
Serous membranes
line cavities and cover organs to keeps organs lubricated
Synovial membrane
line freely movable joint cavities to lubricate ends of bones and joints so they can move
Meninges
in posterior cavity to protect brain and spinal cord
Cutaneous membrane
our skin - protects the body