Meninges
Body Tissues and Membranes. A tissue is composed of similarly specialized cells that perform a common function in the body. Epithelial Tissue. Epithelial tissues cover the body surface, line most cavities, and form glands. Functions include protection, absorption, secretion, and filtration Blood. A type of connective tissue in which the extracellular matrix is liquid and contains soluble proteins that aren't made by the cells of the tissue (exception: some leukocytes secrete gamma globulins, or antibodies). Muscular Tissue. Muscular tissue is composed of fibers (cells) that contract. A tissue is composed of similarly specialized cells that perform a common function in the body. Epithelial Tissue. Epithelial tissues cover the body surface, line most cavities, and form glands. Functions include protection, absorption, secretion, and filtration periosteum. a specialized connective tissue covering all bones of the body, and possessing bone-forming potentialities. It is made up of an outer tough fibrous layer and a deeper more succulent osteogenic layer. Periosteum also serves as a point of attachment for certain muscles, tendons and ligaments. a thick, fibrous vascular membrane covering the bones, except at their extremities. It consists of an outer layer of collagenous tissue containing a few fat cells and an inner layer of fine elastic fibers. Periosteum is permeated with the nerves and blood vessels that innervate and nourish underlying bone. Meninges. A series of membranous layers of connective tissue that protect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Damage or infection to the meninges, such as in meningitis, can cause serious neurological damage and even death. Mentioned in: Campylobacteriosis, Enterovirus Infections, Shigellosis, West Nile Virus. The brain is surrounded by the cranium, and the spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae. The brain is continuous with the spinal cord at the foramen magnum. In addition to bone, the CNS is surrounded by connective tissue membranes, called meninges, and by cerebrospinal fluid. There are three layers of meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The outer layer, the dura mater, is tough white fibrous connective tissue. The middle layer of meninges is arachnoid, which resembles a cobweb in appearance, is a thin layer with numerous threadlike strands that attach it to the innermost layer. Answer by Thokling. Confidence votes 273. The generic term for connective tissue surrounding muscles, muscle groups, nerves, blood vessels, and otherwise binds structures together is called a fascia. Fascia are classified by their particular layers, functions and location.  Membranes are sheets of tissue that cover or line surfaces or separate organs or parts (lobes) of organs from each other. Many membranes provide specialized secretions. The two major categories of membranes are epithelial (serous and mucus) and connective tissue. Membrane is a term that has more than one meaning. On another level, epithelia and connective tissues combine to form membranes that cover and protect other structures and tissues. Types of membranes: 1  Mucous membranes line cavities that connect with the exterior, including the digestive, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary tracts. At the tissue level, membranes form a barrier or interface (basement membranes that separate epithelia from connective tissues). On another level, epithelia and connective tissues combine to form membranes that cover and protect other structures and tissues. Types of membranes: 1  Mucous membranes line cavities that connect with the exterior, including the digestive, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary tracts.
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the are a series of fibrous connective tissue membranes covering