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fibrocartilage
They are fibrous dense connective tissue.
Collagen is the most common component of tendons and ligaments.
Connective tissue.
Dense regular collagenous
Fibrous connective tissue and they are comprised mainly of collagen. They are also similar in composition to fasciae which connect muscle to muscle.
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What tissue connects bones to bones?
The tissue that connects bone to bone are called ligaments. They are responsible for providing stability to a joint. Cartilage, and ligaments make up the "connective tissue". And also Tendons (sinew), Auductive and Conductive Muscles and a decent argument for Joint Cartillage.
What kinds of cells make up connective tissue?
Blood Cells: 1) Fibroblasts = produce fibers 2) Macrophage = they are phagocytic 3) Adipose = fat cells 4) Mast cells = histamines 5) White blood cells = fight infection 6) Mesenchymal cells = undifferentiated embryonic cells
What organ system does the tendons belong to?
Connective tissue does not belong to any one system, rather, it refers to one of the four types of tissue that make up nearly every organ in the human body. For example, the connective tissue found in ligaments and tendons are a part of the musculoskeletal system, but connective tissue also surrounds the stomach, anchoring the epidermal tissue of the stomach lining to the body.
What types of tissues make up the skeletal system?
The skeletal system is mainly composed of bone tissue and cartilage tissue. Bones provide support and protection, while cartilage acts as a cushion between bones and helps with flexibility in joints. Additionally, other connective tissues like tendons and ligaments are also part of the skeletal system.
Is tendon used to make blood cells?
No, tendons are not involved in the production of blood cells. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, which is a spongy tissue found in the bones. Tendons are tough connective tissues that connect muscles to bones and help in movement.
What is calcified connective tissue?
Calcified tendonitis is a situation where the body has expressed calcium into the tendon and/or the tissue intimately surrounding the tendon. This can look like either A. calcium showing up in a healthy tendon that will then most likely be reabsorbed (painfully) by the body or B. there is so much load on the tendon that the brain tells it to get stronger, so the body starts to (essentially) turn the tendon into bone. Calcified tendonitis can show up anywhere, but the most usual location is in the shoulder tendons.
What tissue connects bones to bones?
The tissue that connects bone to bone are called ligaments. They are responsible for providing stability to a joint. Cartilage, and ligaments make up the "connective tissue". And also Tendons (sinew), Auductive and Conductive Muscles and a decent argument for Joint Cartillage.
When connective tissue extends as a broad flat layer the tendon is referred to as?
When connective tissue extends as a broad flat layer, the tendon is referred to as an aponeurosis. Aponeuroses are flat and sheet-like tendons that provide attachment for muscles and help distribute forces evenly.
What kinds of cells make up connective tissue?
Blood Cells: 1) Fibroblasts = produce fibers 2) Macrophage = they are phagocytic 3) Adipose = fat cells 4) Mast cells = histamines 5) White blood cells = fight infection 6) Mesenchymal cells = undifferentiated embryonic cells
What organelles are in connective tissue?
The organelles are found in connective tissue are the nucleus, cytoplasm, Golgi complex and endoplasmic reticulum. These organelles work together to make collagen and connective tissue.
What does connective tissue remind you of?
Connective tissue is one of the four classes of tissue in the body (along with nerve, muscle and epithelial tissue). The basic function of connective tissue is to connect and bind other tissues together. Connective tissue differs from the other tissues by the presence of non-cellular material forming a 'ground substance' or 'matrix' which surrounds the cells of the tissue. Usually the cells make up only a small percentage of the volume of the tissue. The ground substance usually contains a variety of protein fibres, the most important of which is collagen, the most abundant protein in the body. The ground substance itself consists of water, salts and proteoglycans, which are proteins linked to polysaccharides.
Where in the body can you find connective tissue?
Connective tissue is found throughout the body, providing support and structure to various organs and tissues. It is present in the form of bone and cartilage, which make up the skeletal system, as well as in tendons and ligaments that connect muscles to bones and bones to each other. Additionally, connective tissue is found in adipose (fat) tissue, blood, and lymph, playing crucial roles in cushioning, insulation, and transportation of nutrients and waste. Overall, it serves to bind other tissues together and supports the overall architecture of the body.
What organ system does the tendons belong to?
Connective tissue does not belong to any one system, rather, it refers to one of the four types of tissue that make up nearly every organ in the human body. For example, the connective tissue found in ligaments and tendons are a part of the musculoskeletal system, but connective tissue also surrounds the stomach, anchoring the epidermal tissue of the stomach lining to the body.
What is the make up of the matrix in the connective tissue?
The Extracellular Matrix
Which type of protien make connective tissue?
Fibrous protein.
What types of tissues make up the skeletal system?
The skeletal system is mainly composed of bone tissue and cartilage tissue. Bones provide support and protection, while cartilage acts as a cushion between bones and helps with flexibility in joints. Additionally, other connective tissues like tendons and ligaments are also part of the skeletal system.
What organelles are found in connective tissue?
Connective tissue contains fibroblasts, which produce extracellular matrix components, such as collagen and elastin. It also contains a network of blood vessels that provide nutrients to the tissue. Other common organelles found in connective tissue cells include mitochondria for energy production and Golgi apparatus for processing and packaging proteins.
