Membranes Flashcards
Membranes
line the internal spaces of organs and tubes that open to the outside, and line body cavities
line the internal spaces of organs and tubes that open to the outside, and line body cavities
Membranes
Five Types of Membranes
Mucous Membranes, Serous Membranes, Synovial Membranes, Meninges, Cutaneous Membrane
Mucous Membranes, Serous Membranes, Synovial Membranes, Meninges, Cutaneous Membrane
Five Types of Membranes
Mucous Membrane
Line the interior walls of the organs and tubes that open to the outside of the body, such as those of the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems
Line the interior walls of the organs and tubes that open to the outside of the body, such as those of the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems
Mucous Membrane
Serous Membranes
Line cavities, including the thoracic cavity and internal organs (e.g., heart). The pleura covers the lungs; the heart is covered by pericardium; the peritoneum lines the abdominopelvic cavity and covers the organs within
Line cavities, including the thoracic cavity and internal organs (e.g., heart). The pleura covers the lungs; the heart is covered by pericardium; the peritoneum lines the abdominopelvic cavity and covers the organs within
Serous Membranes
Synovial Membranes
Line joint cavities and are composed of connective tissue. They secrete synovial fluid into the joint cavity so that bones can move freely
Line joint cavities and are composed of connective tissue. They secrete synovial fluid into the joint cavity so that bones can move freely
Synovial Membranes
Meninges
Composed of three connective tissue membranes found within the dorsal cavity and serve as a protective covering of the brain and spinal cord
Composed of three connective tissue membranes found within the dorsal cavity and serve as a protective covering of the brain and spinal cord
Meninges
Cutaneous Membrane (the skin)
forms the outer covering of the body
forms the outer covering of the body
Cutaneous Membrane (the skin)
