Basement
Basement (Medicine)
Basement (pronounced: /ˈbeɪsmənt/) is a term used in the field of Histology, a branch of Anatomy, to refer to the basement membrane. The basement membrane is a thin, fibrous, extracellular matrix of tissue that separates the epithelium, mesothelium and endothelium from underlying connective tissue.
Etymology
The term "basement" is derived from the Latin word "basementum", which means foundation. This is due to the basement membrane acting as a foundation for various types of cells.
Related Terms
- Epithelium: It is a membranous cellular tissue that covers a free surface or lines a tube or cavity of an animal body and serves especially to enclose and protect the other parts of the body, to produce secretions and excretions, and to function in assimilation.
- Mesothelium: It is a membrane composed of simple squamous epithelium that lines the pleura, pericardium, and peritoneum.
- Endothelium: It is a tissue that forms a single layer of cells lining various organs and cavities of the body, especially the blood vessels, heart, and lymphatic vessels.
- Extracellular Matrix: It is a three-dimensional network of extracellular macromolecules, such as collagen, enzymes, and glycoproteins, that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Basement
- Wikipedia's article - Basement
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