Membranes Flashcards
Membranes are made of…
… epithelial and underlying connective tissue proper
What is the cutaneous membrane?
Skin, dry membrane
Characteristic of Mucous Membranes
Line organs and cavities that open to
outside the body; Epithelial tissue produces mucus; Wet membranes
Characteristics of Serous Membranes
Line closed cavities and their organs; Epithelium produces a slippery serous fluid that reduces friction
What are the components of a serous membrane?
Visceral serous membrane (closest to organ); Parietal serous membrane (farthest from organ); Serous fluid between the two
What is the pericardium?
Serous membranes surrounding the heart
What is the pleura?
Serous membrane that lines pleural cavity and surrounds lungs
What is the peritoneum?
Serous membrane that lines
abdominopelvic cavity and surrounds
abdominopelvic organs
