ANSC 3070: Tissue and Body Cavities FIRST HALF

What two tissue types work together to form membranes?

Epithelial and Connective

What are the four types of Membranes?

Mucous, Serous, Cutaneous, Synovial

Mucous Membrane Def.

Line organs with connections to outside environment

Mucous membrane locations

Eyes, Nasal cavities, Gut

Serous Membranes Def.

Line walls of closed body cavities; Cover organs in those body cavities

What two layers are formed by the Serous Membrane?

Parietal layer, Visceral layer

Which is more superficial: Parietal layer or Visceral layer?

Parietal layer

Serosal membranes produce…

Serosal fluid

Transudate Def.

Decrease friction between organs and body cavity walls

Thoracic Cavity Def.

Heart, lungs, Diaphragm

Abdominal Cavity Def.

Caudal to thoracic cavity, Kidneys, most digestive organs

Pelvic Cavity Def.

Urinary bladder, rectum, repro organs

How many lateral chambers is the thoracic cavity composed of?

Two

In the thoracic cavity, what is the serous membrane called?

"Pleura" (pleural cavity)

In the abdominopelvic cavity, what is the serous membrane called?

"Peritoneum"

Three different names of Pepritoneum, depending on location

Omenta, Mesenteries, Ligaments