ANAT- 3/11/25. Connective Tissue and Body Membranes

Flashcards covering key concepts related to connective tissue and body membranes.

Elastic Fibers

Provide flexibility to the tissue.

Elastic Cartilage

Type of cartilage that is very flexible and found in structures that require flexibility.

Fibrocartilage

Characterized by high density of collagen fibers and provides durability.

Osteocytes

Mature cells of bony tissue, responsible for maintaining the bony matrix.

Osseous Tissue

Technical term for bony tissue.

Plasma

The fluid nonliving matrix of blood.

Fascia

Connective tissue that binds various layers of organs in the body.

Superficial Fascia

Also known as subcutaneous layer, consists mostly of adipose tissue.

Deep Fascia

Connective tissue that binds the intermediate layers of organs, consisting mostly of dense fibrous connective tissue.

Subserous Fascia

The deepest layer of fascia, characterized by areolar connective tissue.

Mucous Membrane

Lines internal body cavities that are continuous with the external environment.

Serous Membrane

Lines internal body cavities that have no connection to the external environment.

Synovial Membrane

Lines freely movable joints and produces synovial fluid to reduce friction.

Keratinized Membrane

Type of cutaneous membrane that contains keratin to provide strength.

Lamina Propria

Areolar connective tissue layer of the mucous membrane.