Mucous Membrane

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms

More Specific Terms

• ectocervix
• endocervix
• frenulum of tongue
• gingiva (gum)
• intestinal mucosa
• mucoperiostium
• nasal mucosa
• oral mucosa

Introduction

• Consists of epithelium, lamina propria & in the digestive system, a layer of smooth muscle.

More General Terms

• membrane
• epithelium

Additional Terms

• mucosal erosion
• mucus

mucous membrane