Mucous membranes are tissues that line body cavities or canals such
as the throat, nose, mouth, urethra, rectum, and vagina. Mucous membranes
produce a thick, slippery liquid called mucus that protects the membranes and
keeps them moist.
Author:
Jeannette Curtis Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: May 25, 2007
Medical Review:
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
