AP01 - tendons, ligaments, fascia and bones Flashcards
What 6 things are in superficial fascia?
fibroblasts elastin collagen fibres fat aqueous matrix macrophage
What is the difference in function between regular fascia and superficial fascia?
regular: allows transit of vessels from nerves between areas
superficial: allows skin to move over deep body areas
What type of fascia has intermuscular septa?
deep fascia
What are formed by inermuscular septa?
potential space
may contain inflammatory fluid
What type of fascia has investing fascia?
What is the function of investing fascia?
deep fascia
investing fascia separates individual muscles and neurovascular bundles
In the arm and leg, what type of fascia forms he interosseous membrane?
deep fascia
What kinds of fascia form retinaculum?
deep fascia
What muscle structure are biceps?
fusiform
Name 3 properties of tendons
consolidations of collagen in the perimysium and epimysium
dense irregular connective tissue
nonelastic
What is aponeurosis?
tenson joining flat muscles
What kinds of function do the following bone types have? long short flat irregular sesamoid
long - mobility short - stability flat - protection / muscle attatchment irregular - weird af sesamoid - friction sites, growing tendons
Name 2 differences in the makeup o fligaments an tendons
ligaments have regular, parallel collagen (DRCT)
ligaments have a greater blood supply
Are all bursae sealed?
most, some have communication with bursal cavity and the synovial joint
Name 2 advantages of having compartments
differentiates muscle type and functino
specific motoneurone damage may only effect one bundle
What do bursae contain?
synovial fluid
