Epithelial Membranes

Epithelial sheets bound to and underlying layer of the connective tissue proper

TypesCutaneous

○ Epithelial & connective tissue○ Location-skin○ Function- waterproof; protection, secretion

Mucous – epithelial cells and loose connective tissue○ Lamina propria -line body cavities open to the

body exterior like digestive tract, resp. tract○ Function – secretion; absorbion

Serous -simple squamous epith. & areolar connective tissue○Line body cavities close to the

exterior like ventral body cavities○ function- secretion

Synovial Membranes

Connective tissue only Line cavities of joints Lubrication and cushioning

Mucosa of trachea

Mucosa of esophagus

Small Intestine Mucosa

Synovial membrane