Collagen Types Flashcards
1
Q
Type 1 Collagen
A
Found in Bone, muscle, tendons & Ligaments
END OF WOUND HEALING
2
Q
Type 2 Collagen
A
Found in Disc (nucleus pulposis)
Hyaline & Elastic cartilage
3
Q
Type 3 Collagen
A
Reticular collagen. Found in Spleen & Lymph Nodes (filters of the body) also seen in EARLY WOUND HEALING
4
Q
Type 4 Collagen
A
Basement membrane of tissues