Ligaments Flashcards
1
Q
What type of connective tissue are ligaments?
Note! Ligaments always around joints.
A
Dense Regular Connective Tissue
2
Q
What are the purple dots in the ligament tissue slides?
A
Fibroblasts
3
Q
What are the purposes of articular cartilage?
A
Cushions where bones join
Reduces friction
4
Q
What are the clearish purple cells of hyaline cartilage called?
A
Chondrocytes
5
Q
What are some common joint injuries and conditions (4)?
A
Sprains
Cartilage Injuries
Dislocations
Arthritis (RA and OA)
