Membranes Flashcards

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Mucous Membrane

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These line the interior walls of the organs and tubes opening to the outside of the body

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Serous membrane

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These line cavities including the thoracic cavity and internal organs

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Synovial membranes

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These line joint cavities and are composed of connective tissue

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Meninges

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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)

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Cutaneous Membrane

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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).

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Connective Tissues

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Support and connect tissues of the body divided into 4 groups: connective tissue proper, cartilage, bone and blood

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