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Outline 1: Connective Tissue Flashcards

1
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Connective tissue consists of:

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  1. Cells (similar in all connective tissues)

2. Matrix (different among connective tissues)

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The matrix of connective tissue consists of:

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Ground substance and fibers

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3
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Name the types of fibers found in connective tissues.

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Collagen and elastin

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Elastin fibers are (branched/parallel). Collagen fibers are (branched/parallel).

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Branched; parallel

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5
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Describe the ground substance found in proper connective tissue. In cartilage? In bone?

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Proper connective tissue: thin gel
Cartilage: firm gel
Bone: impregnated with inorganic salts

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6
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Name the types of connective tissue.

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Proper and specialized

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How does specialized connective tissue differ from proper connective tissue?

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Specialized is solid

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8
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Specialized connective tissue resists (X).

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X = pull (tension) and pressure (compression)

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9
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What are the types of proper connective tissue?

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Dense and loose

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10
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Function(s) of loose connective tissue.

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Connects (does not support)

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Superficial fascia is specifically which type of connective tissue? And deep fascia?

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Superficial: loose, proper
Deep: dense, proper

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12
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Tendons and ligaments are, respectively, which type(s) of connective tissue?

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Both are dense, proper connective tissue

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13
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Fascia functions to store (X). What are additional functions?

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Stores: Water and fat
Also: mechanically protects against blows, serves as pathway for nerves/blood vessels into/out of muscles

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14
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Functions of connective tissue:

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  1. Connect, protect, support body organs

2. Store energy reserves as fat

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15
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Which type of connective tissue insulates?

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Superficial fascia

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16
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(X) fascia blends with (Y) to connect to bone.

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X = deep
Y = periosteum
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17
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Septa is a example of which type of connective tissue?

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Deep fascia

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18
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Septa is located in (X) and functions to…

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X = limbs

Functions to separate anterior (flexor) muscles from posterior (extensor) muscles

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Internal fascia connects (X) and (Y) to (Z).

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X = pleura
Y = peritoneum
Z = body wall
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20
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Ligaments connect…

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Bone to bone

21
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Tendons connect…

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Muscle to bone

22
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Fibers are more parallel in tendons or ligaments?

23
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A layered sheet-like connective tissue that functions as a flattened (wide) tendon.

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Aponeurosis

24
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Connective tissue sacs filled with synovial fluid.

25
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Bursae specific function:

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Reduce friction; protects tendons from friction between bone, ligaments, or tendons

26
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Bursa-like structure that envelops entire tendon.

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Tendon sheath

27
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Tendon sheaths are prominent in which part of the body?

28
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What are the types of specialized connective tissue?

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Cartilage and bone

29
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In cartilage, what are the specific cells that make up the matrix?

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Chondrocytes

30
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What are the different types of cartilage?

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Hyaline, fibrocartilage, elastic cartilage

31
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Function(s) of hyaline cartilage. Where is this type of cartilage found?

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Reduce friction;

Found on articular surfaces. Specifically, end of long bones, trachea, anterior ends of ribs

32
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Fibrocartilage functions primarily as (X). Where is it found?

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X = a shock absorber

Found in knee joint, intervertebral discs

33
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How does elastic cartilage differ from other cartilage types? Where is it found?

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Elastin, not collagen, fibers.

Found in external ear, distal nose, and ligamentum flavum

34
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The largest number of (X) cells (for repair of bone fractures) are found where?

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X = Osteogenic

Periosteum

35
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A skeleton has how many bones?

36
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Is bone living or dead? What’s it supplied with?

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Living tissue; blood, lymph, nerve supply

37
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The two main components of bone are:

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Cortex (dense) and Spongy (callous)

38
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The Cortex of bone gets its blood supply from:

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Periosteal arteries

39
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The Spongy part of bone gets its blood supply from:

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Nutrient artery

40
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6-8 hours after bone fracture, what forms? What stage is this?

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Fracture hematoma; the reactive stage

41
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3 weeks after bone fracture, what forms? What stage is this?

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Fibrocartilaginous callus; repairative stage

42
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3-4 months after bone fracture, what forms? What stage is this?

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Bony callus; repairative stage

43
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What’re the functions of bone?

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  1. Protection
  2. Structure
  3. Movement
  4. Blood
  5. Mineral storage
44
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What are the two ways to classify bones?

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  1. By shape

2. Axial versus Appendicular

45
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List the categories of “bone shapes”. Provide an example of each.

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  1. Long (humerus)
  2. Short (carpal bones)
  3. Irregular (vertebrae)
  4. Sesamoid (knee cap)
  5. Flat (skull)
46
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Axial bones include:

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Skull, ribs, sternum, vertebral column

47
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Appendicular bones include:

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Pectoral (shoulder) girdle, pelvic girdle, upper/lower limbs

48
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Another term for “the hip bone”:

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