tissue membrane

tissue membranes and types

forms physical barriers by lining or covering body surfaces, consists of an epithelium supported by connective tissue

types - mucous, serous, cutaneous, synovial

mucous

found in digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts

serous membrane

peritoneum, pleura, pericardium

cutaneous

skin that covers body, made of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with areolar and dense regular connective tissue. thick, waterproof, usually dry

synovial

lines synovial join cavities (articulations between bones that allow for significant movement), made of areolar tissue, movement stimulates production of synovial fluid (lubricates the joint and delivers oxygen and nutrients to chondrocytes in joint