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MEMBRANE MUQUEUSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
DEF

The inner surface of tubular structures and hollow organs, comprising a superficial epithelial membrane which is lubricated by mucous and rests upon a basal lamina which is supported by a layer of connective tissue, the lamina propria.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
DEF

Membrane tapissant les cavités et conduits naturels débouchant sur l'extérieur du corps.

OBS

Les muqueuses tapissent entièrement les parois du tube digestif, les voies respiratoires, les canaux excréteurs et les organes sexuels.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
DEF

Membrana que segrega mucus y reviste el interior de las cavidades que están en contacto con el exterior.

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