2 Davenport Connective Tissue Flashcards
Types of specialized connective tissue
Cartilage and bone
Types of dense regular connective tissue
Tendons
Ligaments
Aponeurosis
Types of dense irregular connective tissue
Fasia
What is the main purpose of ground substances
compressive strength
What is the purpose of fibrous components
Tensile strength
Elasticity
How does collagen stain
eosinophilic
pink
What are type 3 collagen
Recticular fibers
Basal lamina
What is main property of elastic fibers
able to undergo expansion and recoil
What does fibrillin do
helps mold elastin molecules into elastin fibers
Ligaments
Stabilize and strengthen joints
Limit bone movements
What are ligaments made of
dense regular connective tissue
Endomystium
Made of reticular fibers
Perimysium
Surround muscle fascicles
Epimysium
Surround muscle belly
What are tendons made of
Dense regular connective tissue
Type one collagen
Ground substance