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Identify the four types of tissue membranes found in the body.

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Tissue membranes are physical barriers that are lining or covering body surfaces.

Cavities that communicate with the exterior are covered with mucous membranes (mucosae)\textbf{mucous membranes (mucosae)}. The surface of the mucous membranes is covered with the secretion of mucous glands.

Internal subdivision of the ventral body cavity is lined by serous membranes\textbf{serous membranes} in which epithelial tissue is supported by areolar tissue. Three types of serous membranes can be differed: pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium.

The surface of the body is covered by cutaneous membrane\textbf{cutaneous membrane} or skin\textbf{skin}, which is tick, dry, and relatively impermeable.

Synovial membranes\textbf{Synovial membranes} are covering joint cavities and secrete synovial fluid, which lubricates joints and allows smooth movements.

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