Anatomy - connective tissue & basic types

Question 1

What is connective tissue?

Answer 1

it is biological glue connecting all our parts together.

It fills spaces between organs and tissues and provides structural and metabolic support.

Question 2

What makes up soft connective tissue?

Answer 2

1. ligament
2. fascia
3. tendons
4. catilage

Question 3

what is cartilage

Answer 3

it serves to reduce friction and wear and tear from two bones rubbing against each other

Question 4

what are tendons

Answer 4

a tissue that attaches a muscle to another body part (usually bone).

tendons transmit the mechanical force of a muscle contraction to the bone

Question 5

what are ligaments

Answer 5

tough fibrous bands of connective tissue that holds bones together in proper articulation at the joint

ligament generally support and stabilise joints and ultimately restrict movement

Question 6

what is fascia

Answer 6

fascia is everywhere in the body; it is a web of fibrous connective tissue found superficially and deep in the body.

Question 7

what is myofascia?

Answer 7

deep fascia that encases muscles