anatomy and physiology unit 4

bi/o

life

blephar/o

eyelid

cheil/o

lip

cutane/o

skin

derm/o

skin

dermat/o

skin

hidr/o

sweat

ichthy/o

dry, scaley

kerat/o

hard, horny tissue

myc/o

fungus

onych/o

nail

py/o

pus

seb/o

sebum

trich/o

hair

xer/o

dry, dryness

-edema

swelling

-opsy

view of

-ptosis

droop, sag, prolapse, protrude

-ous

pertaining to

mucous membrane

epithelial tissue which lines the body cavities that are open to exterior. moist membranes for absorption, protection, and secretion.

serous membrane

epithelial tissue which lines the body cavities that are closed to exterior. protective lining to reduce friction between internal organs to prevent damage or abrasion.

synovial membrane

connective tissue which lines capsules surrounding joints and secretes a lubricating fluid called “synovial fluid”. forms bursae and tendon sheaths, “cushions” for moving parts. protective function that reduces friction.