Anatomy - Tissues Flashcards
Where are epithelial tissues found?
Covering the outside of the body and lines the digestive tract, blood vessels
What is the most abundant body tissue?
Connective
How many connective tissue types are there?
7
What are the 7 types of connective tissue?
Areolar Adipose Fibrous Cartilage Bone Blood Hemopoietic
Which type of connective tissue attaches skin to underlying tissues?
Areolar
Areolar tissue contains which three types of protein fibers?
Collagen
Reticulum
Elastin
_______ is the connective tissue which is a fatty tissue that stores lipids.
Adipose
_______ is the connective tissue which functions as insulator, protector, and site for energy storage.
Adipose
Which connective tissue consists mainly of collagenous fibers arranges in parallel rows?
Fibrous
Which type of connective tissue constitutes part of the human skeleton and covers the articulating surfaces of bones?
Cartilage
What are some examples of long bones?
Humerus Ulna Radius Tibia Fibula Phalanges
What are some examples of short bones?
Carpal bones of the wrist
Tarsal bones of the ankle
What are some examples of flat bones?
Ribs
Sternum
Scapula
What are some examples of irregular bones?
Vertebrae
Facial bones
Injury to the _____ plate of a bone can impair growth if not recognized and treated.
Epiphyseal