Flashcards: Connective Tissue
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hkboyer16 on November 3, 2009
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WGTC A&P LAB, Boyer - Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Areolar Connective Tissue | Connective Tissue that contains all three types of fibers, usually arranged in a disorderly fashion (found in the subcutaneous layers of the skin) |
| Adipose Connective Tissue | Connective tissue that consists of adipocytes and is used for insulation and long-term energy storage (found around the heart, kidneys, and in the subcutaneous layers of the skin) |
| Reticular Connective Tissue | Connective tissue that contains reticular fibers and cells; used to make the framework of major organs |
| Dense Regular Connective Tissue | Connective tissue made from collagen fibers that run in the same direction (makes tendons and ligaments) |
| Dense Irregular Connective Tissue | Connective tissue that is made from collagen fibers that are randomly arranged (found in fascia, heart valves) |
| Elastic Connective Tissue | Connective tissue made from elastic fibers that allows stretching (found in the lungs, artery walls, vocal cords) |
| Hyaline Cartilage | Most common type of cartilage; it is found on the ends of long bones, ribs, and nose |
| Elastic Cartilage | Type of cartilage that has a little bit of flexibility; found on the external ear |
| Fibrocartilage | Type of cartilage that contains both chondrocytes and collagen; used for fusion & support and found in the knees and intervertebral disks of the back |
| Vascular Tissue (Blood) | Connective tissue responsible for transport of oxygen and nutrients in the blood |
| Osseous Tissue (Bone) | Strongest of all connective tissue; it forms the skeletal system |
| Mesenchyme | Embryonic connective tissue from which all tissues develop |
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