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ANATOMY 3.1 VOCAB
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cutaneous membrane | The name for what we know as the skin |
| Mucous membrane | Line the body cavities that open to the outside world. |
| Epithelial membranes | Provide a lining , or covering, for the internal and external surfaces of the body. |
| Serous membranes | Line the body cavities that are closed to the outside world. |
| Pleura | Membrane that encloses the lungs |
| Pericardium | Membrane that surrounds the heart |
| Peritoneum | Membrane which lines the abdominal cavity |
| Serous fluid | The fluid that serves as a lubricant to minimize friction and "wear and tear" on the organs that move within the linings. |
| Synovial membrane | Membrane that surrounds joints like the knees and shoulders. |
| Synovial fluid | Provides cushioning and reduces friction on moving structures of the body. |