articulating tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What is fascia?
A
Loose connective tissue surrounding muscles
2
Q
what is the function of fascia?
A
binding and packing material and helps provide nutrients
3
Q
What is a ligament?
A
dense fibrous connective tissue -
4
Q
What is a function of a ligament?
A
function: connects bone to bone
5
Q
What is a tendon?
A
Dense fibrous connective tissue
6
Q
What is the function of a tendon?
A
function: connects muscle to bone
7
Q
What is a bursae?
A
small sacs with synovial membrane containing fluid similar to synovial fluid
8
Q
Where are the bursaes located?
A
located under tendons and muscles, between muscles also
9
Q
What is the function of a bursae?
A
to permit easy movement
10
Q
what is a suture?
A
thin layers of dense fibrous connective tissue
11
Q
what is the function of a suture?
A
bind the bonds of the skull together
