mucous membrane

Introduction

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

More general terms

• membrane
• epithelium

More specific terms

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

Additional terms

• mucosal lesion
• mucus