Glossary of terms used on this site

neuroglial cell that produces myelin in the peripheral nervous system

wound healing facilitated by wound contraction

group of cells within the serous membrane that secrete a lubricating substance onto the surface

type of tissue membrane that lines body cavities and lubricates them with serous fluid

tissue that consists of a single layer of column-like cells; promotes secretion and absorption in tissues and organs

tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells; promotes secretion and absorption in ducts and tubules

tissue that consists of a single layer of flat scale-like cells; promotes diffusion and filtration across surface

usually attached to bone, under voluntary control, each cell is a fiber that is multinucleated and striated

under involuntary control, moves internal organs, cells contain a single nucleus, are spindle-shaped, and do not appear striated; each cell is a fiber

that consists of two or more layers of column-like cells, contains glands and is found in some ducts

tissue that consists of two or more layers of cube-shaped cells, found in some ducts

tissue that consists of multiple layers of cells with the most apical being flat scalelike cells; protects surfaces from abrasion

alignment of parallel actin and myosin filaments which form a banded pattern

type of connective tissue that provides strength to the body and protects soft tissue

connective tissue membrane that lines the cavities of freely movable joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication