tissue membrane forms physical barrier membranes (epithelium) that line/ cover body surfaces,
which are supported by connective tissue
TYPES
Mucous membranes / mucosae line passgeways and
chambers that communicate with exterior — digestive,
respiratory, reproductive, urinary tract epithelial
surfaces if the passageways must be kept moist (by
mucus produced by mucous cells/multicellular glands)
to: reduce friction and facilitate absorption and
secretion lamina propria — areolar tissue component
of mucous membrane simple columnar epithelial of
digestive tract has mucous membrane that assist in
absorption and secretion
Cutaneous membrane skin that covers
surface of body thick, waterproof and
dry has stratified squamous epithelium
and a layer of areolar tissue reinforced
by dense connective tissue
Synovial membrane lines joint cavity has
serous fluid (lube) that fills joint cavities
that lies at the end of articulating bones —
protects the ends of bones membrane has
extensive area of areolar tissue containing
a matrix of interwoven collagen fibers,
proteoglycans and glycoproteins does not
have a true epithelium because: 1. develops
within connective tissue 2. no basement
membrane3. gaps up to 1mm — separates
adjacent cells4. fluid and solutes
continuously exchanged b/s synovial fluid
and capillaries
Serous membranes — thin, firmly attached to body wall and to
organs they cover line the sealed, internal cavities of trunk —
cavities that are not open to exterior minimize friction b/w
surfaces it covers membranes have mesothelia (permeable)
supported by areolar tissue volume of serous membrane, called
transudate in this situation, can increase if there is hydrostatic
and osmotic imbalance
visceral portion (serosa) — covers outer
surfaces of visceral organs
parietal portion — lines inner surface of cavity
types
peritoneum — lines peritoneal
cavity and covers abdominal organs
pericardium — lines pericardial cavity and covers heart