histology part 2 Flashcards
3 types of membranes
epithelial, mucous, serous
tubes that open to the outside
mucous
____- is the general name for the simple squamous epithelium of serous membranes
mesothelium
______ is secreted by the mesothelium to reduce friction when organs slide passed each other
serous fluid
______ covers the surface of the heart
visceral pericardium
______ (along with outer fibrous pericardium) lines the mediastinum or space between the 2 lungs in which the heart sits
parietal pericardium
for serous membranes you always have a
visceral membrane, and parietal membrane
_______
line cavities of freely moveable joints (cavities that do not open to the exterior)
synovial membranes
special cells called synoviocytes secrete ______ which lubricates and nourishes the cartilage of the joint
synovial fluid
chrondrotin sulfate, dermatin sulfate, keratan sulfate are all forms of _____
proteoglycans
collagen fibers are predominately found in what 5 things?
skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments