Glossary of terms used on this site

Glossaries

Term	Main definition
Schwann cell	Glossaries - Histology glossary neuroglial cell that produces myelin in the peripheral nervous system
secondary union	Glossaries - Histology glossary wound healing facilitated by wound contraction
serous gland	Glossaries - Histology glossary group of cells within the serous membrane that secrete a lubricating substance onto the surface
serous membrane	Glossaries - Histology glossary type of tissue membrane that lines body cavities and lubricates them with serous fluid
simple columnar epithelium	Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of a single layer of column-like cells; promotes secretion and absorption in tissues and organs
simple cuboidal epithelium	Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells; promotes secretion and absorption in ducts and tubules
simple squamous epithelium	Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of a single layer of flat scale-like cells; promotes diffusion and filtration across surface
skeletal muscle	Glossaries - Histology glossary usually attached to bone, under voluntary control, each cell is a fiber that is multinucleated and striated
smooth muscle	Glossaries - Histology glossary under involuntary control, moves internal organs, cells contain a single nucleus, are spindle-shaped, and do not appear striated; each cell is a fiber
stratified columnar epithelium	Glossaries - Histology glossary that consists of two or more layers of column-like cells, contains glands and is found in some ducts
stratified cuboidal epithelium	Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of two or more layers of cube-shaped cells, found in some ducts
stratified squamous epithelium	Glossaries - Histology glossary tissue that consists of multiple layers of cells with the most apical being flat scalelike cells; protects surfaces from abrasion
striation	Glossaries - Histology glossary alignment of parallel actin and myosin filaments which form a banded pattern
supportive connective tissue	Glossaries - Histology glossary type of connective tissue that provides strength to the body and protects soft tissue
synovial membrane	Glossaries - Histology glossary connective tissue membrane that lines the cavities of freely movable joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication