Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
5 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Adipose
|
Cellular: Adipocytes
ECM: Ground substance Location: Under the skin; especially in the buttocks and breasts; around the eyes and kidneys Function: Energy source, insulation, and protection against impact and injury |
|
|
Dense Regular
|
Cellular: Fibroblasts
ECM: Ground substance and collagen fibers Location: Forms ligaments and tendons Function: Ligaments attach one bone to another bone. Tendons attach overlying skeletal muscle to bone |
|
|
Blood
|
Cellular: RBCs, WBCs, Platelets
ECM: Plasma Location: Within blood vessels Function: RBCs bind and carry oxygen. WBCs destroy pathogens. Platelets aid in clotting |
|
|
Cartilage (hyaline)
|
Cellular: Chondrocytes
ECM: Ground substance and collagen fibers Location: Found covering the surface of bones at the joints Function: Protects the ends of the bones from abrasion and compression; promotes smooth joint movement |
|
|
Bone
|
Cellular: Osteocytes
ECM: Ground substance containing calcium and collagen fibers Location: Forms the skeleton Function: Provides support and framework for the body, stores calcium, protects vital organs, site of blood cell production |
