Connective Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Types of connective tissue
A
Tendons
Ligaments
Cartilage
2
Q
Tendons
A
Muscle to bone or other connective tissue
Elastic but can’t stretch like muscle
Warmup is essential
3
Q
Ligaments
A
Bone to bone Non-elastic Stability for joints Cannot regain original length once stretched See book *
4
Q
Connective tissue
A
Joins bones to bones
Muscles to muscles
Protective and stabilizing function
Prone to injury