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:'''Links:''' [[Foundations - Histology Cells and Tissues]] | [[Histology]]
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Histology Terminology

Skin

Covers the external surface.

  • epidermis - epithelium, keratinised stratified squamous epithelium.
  • dermis - connective tissue; papillary (loose CT) and reticular layer (dense irregular CT)
  • hypodermis - (hypoderm, subcutis) connective tissue,

Adventitia

Within the body.

  • Connective tissue of one structure meets connective tissue of another structure.

Serosa

(serous membrane) has a wet surface (watery).

  • Epithelia and connective tissue lines body cavities. Covers organs in the body.

Mucosa

(mucous membrane) has a wet surface (mucus).

  • Epithelia and connective tissue that lines organs that open to the outside.


Links: Foundations - Histology Cells and Tissues | Foundations - Histology Epithelia and Skin | Histology | Integumentary System Development

Reference

Diagram prepared by Dr Carol Lazar.

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