Membranes Flashcards
Mucous Membrane
These line the interior walls of the organs and tubes opening to the outside of the body
Serous membrane
These line cavities including the thoracic cavity and internal organs
Synovial membranes
These line joint cavities and are composed of connective tissue
Meninges
Composed of three connective tissue membranes found within the dorsal cavity and serve as a protective covering of the brain and spinal cord (dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater)
Cutaneous Membrane
Forms the outer covering of the body and consists of a thin layer of stratified squamous epithelium attached to a thicker underlying layer of connective tissue (skin).
Connective Tissues
Support and connect tissues of the body divided into 4 groups: connective tissue proper, cartilage, bone and blood