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;
11 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
|
Mesenchyme and mucous (embryonic connective tissue) |
Mesechyme- along bones of embryo Mucous- umbilical cord |
|
|
|
Areolar (loose) |
In and around almost all body structures. "Packing material" For strength, elasticity and support |
|
|
|
Adipose (loose) |
Fat tissue. Anywhere where areolar is as well as subc tissue Reduces heat loss |
|
|
|
Reticular (loose) |
Stroma (inner framework) of liver spleen and lymph nodes. Binds smooth muscle tissue |
|
|
|
Dense regular |
Tendons and ligaments Provides strong attachment |
|
|
|
Dense irregular |
Irregularly arranged collagen fibers In sheets, provides pulling strength in many directions |
|
|
|
Elastic connective tissue |
Lung tissue, walls of elastic arteries, allows stretching of various organs. |
|
|
|
Hyaline cartilage |
Most abundant cartilage in body. At the end of long bones. Provides smooth surfaces for movement of joints |
|
|
|
Fibrocartilage |
Hip joint and vertebral discs. Supports joining structures together |
|
|
|
Elastic cartilage |
External ear. Provides strength and elasticity. Maintains shapes of certain structures. |
|
|
|
Bone tissue |
Compact and spongy bone tissue. Supports, protects, houses blood forming tissue. |
|
