Fascia & Connective Tissue System Flashcards
Fascia function (3)
- gives form to the structure of the body
- organizes water throughout the body
- allows the flow of electrical impulses
Benefits of massage on fascia system
The modalities especially geared toward breaking up or releasing fascia produce the most positive effect for the fascial system. These include myo-fascial release, connective tissue work, and other fascia-release methods.
These modalities act to break down adhesions between other body tissues. In turn, this will free up the muscles and allows them to move easier and more effectively.
- improved posture
- improved flexibility
- reduced muscle tension
- better blood and lymph flow through the body
- Most of the benefits listed in the muscloskeletal section are also applicable to positive effects on the fascial system.
THE MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE INCLUDE (5)
- Binding and supporting.
- Protecting.
- Insulating.
- Storing reserve fuel.
- Transporting substances within the body.
Components of Connective tissue matrix (3)
- Cells
- Ground Substance
- Fibers
Together, the cells, ground substance, and fibers make up the
EXTRACELLULAR matrix
a clear, colorless, viscous fluid that fills the space between the cells and fibers.
GROUND SUBSTANCE
three types Connective tissue fibers that might be included in the extracellular matrix are
- Collagen
- Elastic
- Reticular
the strongest and most abundant of all the connective tissue fibers
Collagen
Fibers that help the connective tissue to stretch and then recoil to original shape
Elastic
short, fine collagenous fibers that can branch extensively to form a delicate network.
Reticular fibers
six main types of Connective tissue
- Loose Connective tissue
- Dense Connective tissue
- Bone
- Cartilage
- Blood
- Lymph
three types of Cartilage which differ in relative amounts of collagen and proteoglycan
- Elastic cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage
- Fibrocartilage
springy, yellow and elastic. It is found in structures like the nose, ears, and areas where the ends of the ribs attach to the sternum, and in parts of the respiratory system like the trachea and larynx, where it helps give these parts their form but also gives them some flexibility.
ELASTIC CARTILAGE
the most widespread type of cartilage and resembles glass. It is found in structures like the nose, ears, and areas where the ends of the ribs attach to the sternum, and in parts of the respiratory system like the trachea and larynx, where it helps give these parts their form but also gives them some flexibility. It is also found on many joint surfaces; it contains no nerves or blood vessels. (In embryo, bone begins as hyaline cartilage and later ossifies.)
HYALINE CARTILAGE
the tough, very strong tissue found predominantly in the intervertebral disks and at the insertions of ligaments and tendons.
FIBROCARTILAGE
