Membranes

Question 1

Membrane

Answer 1

lines the internal spaces of organs and tubes that open to the outside, and line the body cavities.

Question 2

Mucous Membranes

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Serous Membranes

Answer 3

line cavities, including the thoracic cavity and internal organs. the pleura covers the lungs, the heart is covered by the pericardium; the peritoneum lines the abdominopelvic cavity and covers the organs within

Question 4

Synovial Membranes

Answer 4

line joint cavities and are composed of connective tissue they secrete synovial fluid into the joint cavity so that bones can move freely

Question 5

Meninges

Answer 5

composed of three connective tissue membranes found within the dorsal cavity and serve as a protective covering of the brain and spinal cord. the meniges from outer layer to inside layer are dura matter, arachnoid, and pia mater

Question 6

Cutaneous Membrane

Answer 6

aka the skin- forms the outer covering of the body