Connective Tissue - Classification Flashcards
Classify Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue Proper
Fluid Connective Tissues
Supportive Connective Tissues
Write a note on connective tissue proper.
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Connect and protect (adipose, tendons, ligaments)
Subdivided into loose and dense CT proper
What is the role of connective tissue proper?
To connect and protect
Give three examples of connective tissue proper.
Adipose
Tendons
Ligaments
What are the two subdivisions of connective tissue proper?
Loose
Dense
What is the role of fluid connective tissue?
Transport
Give two examples of fluid connective tissue.
Blood
Lymph
What is the role of supportive connective tissue?
Structural Strength
Give two examples of supportive connective tissues.
Bones
Cartilage
List the two types of loose proper ct.
Areolar tissue
Adipose tissue
List the three types of dense proper ct.
Tendons
Ligaments
White fibrous tissue
List two types of bone supportive ct.
Compact bone
Spongy bone
List the three types of cartilage supportive ct
Hyaline cartilage
Fibro cartilage
Elastic cartilage