Skin and Body Membranes 1 Flashcards
Line or cover body surfaces
Protect body surfaces
Lubricate body surfaces
body membranes
Epithelial membranes
Cutaneous membrane
Mucous membrane
Serous membrane
A dry membrane
Outermost protective boundary
Superficial epidermis
underlying dermis
Cutaneous membrane
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Superficial epidermis
Mostly dense connective tissue
Underlying dermis
Surface epithelium -Type depends on site
Underlying loose connective
tissue (lamina propria)
Lines all body cavities that open to the exterior body surface
Often adapted for absorption or secretion
mucous membrane
Surface simple squamous epithelium
Underlying areolar connective tissue
Lines open body cavities that are closed to the exterior of the body
Serous layers separated by serous fluid
serous membrane
Specific serous membranes
peritoneum
pleura
pericardium
Abdominal cavity
peritoneum
Around the lungs
pleura
Around the heart
pericardium
outer wall
air
inner wall
parietal serosa
serous fluid
visceral serosa
Connective tissue only
Lines fibrous capsules surrounding joints
Synovial membrane
Skin derivatives
Sweat glands
Oil glands
Hairs
Nails
Skin Functions Protects deeper tissues from
Mechanical damage
Chemical damage
Bacterial damage
Thermal damage
Ultraviolet radiation
Desiccation
