Anatomy Ch 4 Body Membranes

Front

What is the membrane that surrounds the heart?

Back

Pericardium

Front

Which body membrane surrounds the entire body?

Back

Cutaneous membrane

Front

What is the membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and surrounds each lung?

Back

Pleural membrane

Front

Which body membrane contains no epithelial tissue?

Back

Synovial membrane

Front

What is the only connective tissue membrane in the body?

Back

Synovial membrane

Front

What are the four main types of body membranes?

Back

Mucous, serous, cutaneous, and synovial membranes.

Front

What is the function of mucous membranes?

Back

To line body cavities that open to the exterior and secrete mucus.

Front

What is the role of serous membranes?

Back

To line closed body cavities and reduce friction between organs.

Front

What type of tissue makes up cutaneous membranes?

Back

Epithelial tissue and underlying connective tissue.

Front

What is the primary function of synovial membranes?

Back

To produce synovial fluid for lubrication in joint cavities.