GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the only connective tissue membrane in the body?
A
synovial membrane
B
cartilaginous membrane
C
dermal membrane
D
serous membrane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae (fluid-filled sacs between tendons and bones). The synovial membrane makes synovial fluid, which has a lubricating function.

Detailed explanation-2: -The synovial membrane is variable but often has two layers: The outer layer, or subintima, can be of almost any type of connective tissue – fibrous (dense collagenous type), adipose (fatty; e.g. in intra-articular fat pads) or areolar (loose collagenous type).

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Synovial membrane is purely a connective tissue membrane that lines the cavities of tendon sheaths, joints, etc. It also secretes synovial fluid, which is responsible for lubricating the joints.

Detailed explanation-4: -Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called bursae. Bursae are sac-like cavities filled with fluid. Bursae facilitate movement by reducing the friction between skin and bones that is caused by the muscles and tendons moving against them.

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