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Anatomy & Physiology I
Body Membranes
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
09/08/2015

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Term
Purpose of Body Membranes
Definition

Covering

Linings

Protection

Lubrication

Term
Types of Body Membranes
Definition

Epithelial Membranes

Connective Tissue Membranes

Term

Epithelial Membranes 

Covering & Linings composed of

Definition

-Epithelium

-Underlining connective tissue


Term
Types of Membranes
Definition

-Cutaneous Membrane (skin)

-Mucous Membrane (mucosa)

-Serous Membrane (serosa)

Term

Cutaneous Membrane

Characteristics

Definition

-Exposed to air

-Dry

Term

Cutaneous Membrane

Structure

Definition

1: Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

2: Areolar tissue

3: Dense irregular connective tissue

Term

Mucous Membrane

Characteristics

Definition

-Lines body cavities that are open to exterior

(GIT, respiratory & urogenital)

-Moist (mucus)

Term

Mucous Membrane

Structure

Definition

1: Stratified squamous or simple columnar epithelium

2: Loose connective tissue, areolar tissue

3: Layer of smooth muscles 

Term

Serous Membrane

Characteristics

Definition

-In ventral closed body cavities

-Moist (serous fluid)

Term

Serous Membrane

Structure

Definition

1: Simple squamous epithelium--mesothelium

2: Loose connective tissue--areolar tissue 

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