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What are the 3 general classifications for connective tissue?
1. connective tissue proper
2. fluid connective tissue
3. supporting connective tissue
What 2 categories is "connective tissue proper" broken into?
1. loose
2. dense
What 3 categories is "loose connective tissue proper" broken into?
1. aerolar
2. adipose
3. reticular
What 3 categories is "dense connective tissue proper" broken into?
1. regular
2. irregular
3. elastic
What are the 2 categories of fluid connective tissue?
1. blood
2. lymph
What are the 2 categories of supporting connective tissue?
1. cartilage
2. bone
What are the 3 types of cartilage?
1. hyaline
2. elastic
3. fibrous
What are 2 types of bone?
1. compact
2. spongy (aka trabecular bone)
trabecular bone aka?
spongy bone
What are the 3 basic components of all connective tissues?
1. specialized cells
2. fluid --> ground substance
3. extracellular protein fibers
What 2 things make up matrix?
1. protein fibers
2. ground substance
What are the 6 general functions of connective tissue?
1. structural framework
2. transporting fluids & other materials
3. providing protection for delicate organs
4. supporting surronding & interconnecting tissue
5. storing energy reserves (lipids)
6. defending body from invasion by microorganisms
What are the 2 types of defense cells in areolar loose connective tissue?
1. macrophages
2. mast cells
What are the 3 purple spots on the areolar loose connective tissue slide? (3)
1. fibrocytes
2. macrophages
3. mast cells
What are the 3 types of fibers present in areolar loose connective tissue?
1. reticular fibers (swiggly)
2. elastic fibers (dark long straight)
3. collagen fibers (thick long pink)
Name 3 locations in the body where areolar loose connective tissue is found.
1. between muscles
2. around joints (synovial membrane)
3. within dermis of skin
List the 3 functions of areolar connective tissue.
1. cushions organs
2. provides support but permits independent movement
3. phagocytic cells provide defense against pathogens
adipose cells aka?
adipocyte
What takes up most of the space in an adipocyte?
a single large lipid droplet occuplize most of the cytoplasm squeezing the nucleus & other organelles to one side
Name 3 functions of adipose connective tissue.
1. cushions/pads
2. insulates (reduces heat loss)
3. stores energy
Def: space inside blood vessels
lumen
Why is it important that there are lots of blood vessels in our fat storage areas?
to facilitate energy distribution to other cells in the body
Reticular connective tissue has how many types of fibers?
one type (reticular fibers)
What is the function of reticular connective tissue?
provides supporting framework
Where is reticular connective tissue found? (5)
1. liver
2. kidney
3. spleen
4. lymph nodes
5. bone marrow
What is the main difference between loose and dense connective tissue?
dense connective tissue has many more strong, thick collagen fibers
What is arranged regularly in dense regular connective tissue?
collagen fibers packed tightly & aligned parallel to applied forces
What are the 4 functions of dense regular connective tissue?
1. provide firm attachment
2. conduct pull of muscles
3. reduce friction between muscles
4. stabilize relative positions of bones
Name the 4 structures in the body comped of dense regular connective tissue?
1. tendons
2. elastic tissue
3. aponeuroses (layers of flat broad tendons)
4. ligaments
What is arranged irregularly in dense irregular connective tissue?
collagen fibers
What is the function of dense irregular connective tissue? (2)
1. provides strength to resist forces applied from many directions
2. helps prevent over-expansion of organs (e.g. urinary bladder)
Name 4 locations in the body where dense irregular connective tissue is found.
1. dermis
2. periostea & perichondria
3. nerve & muscle sheaths
4. capsules of visceral organs
What supportive tissue is firm but flexible?
cartilage
What cells are located in hyaline cartilage?
chondrocytes
What is the name of space that chondrocytes sit in?
lacunae
Describe the matrix of hyaline cartilage.
chondroitin sulfates with proteins forming hydrated proteoglycans
Why can't you see the collagen fibers of the matrix in hyaline cartilage?
they're packed really densely together = looks like solid background of one colour
Name places were hyaline cartilage is found (4)
1. between tips of ribs & sternum
2. covering bone surfaces at synovial joints
3. supporting larynx, trachea & bronchi
4. part of nasal septum
What are the 2 main functions of hyaline cartilage?
1. stiff but flexible support
2. reduces friction between bony surfaces
What kind of fibers are visible in collagen fibers?
1. collagen fibers
What are the special functions of fibrocartilage? (3)
1. resists compression
2. prevent bone to bone contact
3. limits relative movement
In hyaline cartilage, is more than one chondrocyte possible in one lacunae?

In fibrocartilage, is more than one chondrocyte possible in one lacunae?
yes


no
How are the chondrocytes arranged differenttly in fibrocartilage compared to hyaline cartilage?
In fibrocartilage the...
1. chondrocytes are more spread out 2. only one chondrocyte per lacunae.
Name 2 sites in the body where fibrocartilage is found.
1. between vertebrae
2. pads in knee joints
What type of connective tissue contains lots of elastic fibers?
elastic cartilage
What is special about elastic cartilage?
it's extremely resilient & flexible
Under the microscope, what 2 cartilages look similar?
1. hyaline
2. elastic
Name 2 locations where elastic cartilage is found?
1. auricle of external ear
2. epiglottis
Osseous tissue aka?
bone
Name the 4 types of bone cells.
1. osteocytes
2. osteoclasts
3. osteoblasts
4. osteoprogenitor cells
What's the function of osteocytes? (2)
1. communicate with blood vessels & with one another
2. maintains & monitors protein & mineral content of matrix
What's the function of osteoblasts? (2)
1. secrete organic components of bone matrix
2. production of new bone
What's the function of osteoprogenitor cells? (1)
1. divide to produce daughter cells that differentiate into osteoblasts (good for broken bone)
What types of cells are good for broken bone?
osteoprogenitor cells
What is the function of osteoclasts? (3)
1. secrete acids to dissolve bony matrix
2. release amino acids
3. store calcium & phosphate
Which of the bone cells has 50 or more nuclei?
osteoclasts
What does the extracellular matrix of bone consist of?
1. calcium phosphate (2/3)
2. collagen fibers (1/3)
3. osteocytes & other cells (2%)
What makes up the majority of bone matrix?
calcium phosphate
What kind of fibers are found in bone matrix?
collagen fibers
osteocytes & other cells makes up what % of bone matrix?
only 2%
osteon aka?
Haversian system
def: concentric rings of osteocytes surronding a central canal
osteon (aka Haversian system)
def: layers of bone matrix
lamellae (singular: lamella)
def: one layer of bone matrix
lamella
What does lacunae mean?
"pit" or "pool"
def: a small space containing an osteocyte in bone or chondrocyte in cartilage
lacunae
What is the pleural of lucuna?

What is the pleural of lamella?

What is the pleural of trabecula?
lacunae

lamellae

trabeculae
Central canal aka?
Haversian canal
What 2 structures are found in the central canal or Haversian canal?
1. nerves
2. blood vessels
def: tiny canals connecting the lacunae & central canal
canaliculi
What is the function of canaliculi?
1. contain cytoplasmic processes & ground substance
2. provide a route for the diffusion of nutrients & waste products
spongy bone aka? (2)
cancellous bone
trabecular bone
Does spongy bone contain osteocytes?
yes & several layers of lamellae
List the 5 functions of bone.
1. support
2. storage of minerals
3. blood cell production
4. protection
5. leverage
Name the 6 types of bone shapes.
1. long bone
2. short bone
3. irregular bone
4. sesamoid bone
5. pneumatized bone
6. flat bone
Give examples of long bones (2)
1. femur
2. tips of fingers
What shape bone is the sternum?
flat bone
What shape bone are the ribs?
flat bones
What shape bone is the scapulae?
flat bone
Where do you find sutural bones?
skull
What shape bone is the vertebrae?
irregular
Give an example of a short bone?
carpals in hand
What shape bone is the petalla?
sesamoid
def: formation of new red blood cells
erythropoiesis
Where does erythropoiesis occur?
red bone marrow
Name 7 bones of the body where erythropoiesis occurs.
1. vertebrae
2. sternum
3. ribs
4. skull
5. scapulae
6. pelvis
7. proximal limb bones
Where is compact bone the thickest in a long bone?
epiphysis
def: name for spongy bone in the flat bones of the skull
diploë
In living spongy bone, what fills the spaces created by the trabeculae in the femoral epiphysis?
red marrow
def: end of long bone
epiphysis
def: shaft of a long bone
diaphysis
def: region where nutrient arteries & veins enter the diaphysis of a long bone
nutrient foramen
What fills the medullary cavitiy?
bone marrow
marrow cavity aka
medullary cavity
def: the connective tissue lining on the inner surface of the marrow cavity in bone.
endosteum
def: the connective tissue lining on the outer surface of bone.
periosteum
Why doesn't the endosteum & periosteum show on bone models?
because the bone is dead - periosteum & endosteum are connective tissue.
Why does it hurt when you fracture a bone?
bones are innervated by sensory nerves & the nerve endings branch throughout the periostum down to the endosteum
What are the 3 types of muscle?
1. smooth
2. cardiac
3. skeletal
Do muscle cells have one or many nuclei per cell?
many
What causes the cross-striations in muscle cells?
actin & mysoin filaments arranged in parallel
def: name for muscle cell membrane
sarcolemma
Where does the nucleus of a muscle cell lie relative to the muscle cell membrane?
lies just under the surface of the membrane (sarcolemma)
muscle cell aka?
muscle fiber
How many layers of connective tissue surround skeletal muscle?
3
def: dense irregular connective tissue surrounding an entire skeletal muscle
epimysium
what KIND of connective tissue surrounds skeletal muscle?
dense irregular
def: the connective tissue, collagen fibers, elastic fibers, blood vessels & nerves that divide muscle into compartments
perimysium
What makes up the perimysium (layer that divides muscle into compartments) (3)
1. connective tissue (made of collagen fibers & elastic fibers)
2. blood vessels
3. nerves
def: the connective tissue made of reticular fibers that surrounds each skeletal muscle fiber & binds them together & supports capillaries supplying these fibers
endomysium
What are the 5 main functions of skeletal muscle?
1. produce skeletal movement
2. maintain posture & body position
3. support soft tissue
4. regulate entering & exiting of material
5. maintain body temperature
How do muscles attached to bone?
via tendon or aponeurosis (layers of flat broad tendons)
def: layers of flat broad tendons
aponeurosis
What tissue is a tendon composed of?
dense regular connective tissue
What tissue is epimysium composed of?
dense irregular connective tissue
def: a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers surrounded by perimysium
fascicle
What is a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers surrounded by?
perimysium
Classification of muscle is done according to the arrangement of its...?
fascicle
Different fascicle arrangements can lead to what 4 muscle characteristics?
1. parallel muscles
2. convergent muscles
3. pennate muscle
4. circular muscles
def: a muscle with fascicles that attach obliquely (in a slanting position) to its tendon
pennate muscle
What attaches bone to bone?
ligament
What attaches bone to muscle?
tendon
Muscles are classified into how many types according to the arrangement of their fascicles relative to its tendons.
6
Muscles are classified into 6 types according to the arrangement of their ?
fascicles relative to its tendons.
What are the 6 muscle classifications according to their arrangement ?
1. parallel
2. convergent
3. unipennate
4. bipennate
5. multipennate
6. circular
What muscle classification is the bicep?
parallel
What muscle classification is the pectoralis?
convergent
What muscle classification is the extensor digitum?
unipennate
What muscle classification is the femoris?
bipennate
What muscle classification is the deltoid?
multipennate
What muscle classification is the orbicularis oris?
circular
def: where 2 bones meet
joint
What are the 3 types of joints based on movement?
1. synarthrotic
2. amphiarthrotic
3. diarthrotic
what does synarthrotic mean?
bones don't move
What does amphiarthrotic mean?
little movement
What does diarthrotic mean?
lots of movement
Give the full classification for the joints between the bones in the skull
synarthrotic fibrous suture joint
What is the bony articulation for a synarthrotic fibrous suture joint?
bones in the skull
Give the full classifications for the 2 types of amphiarthrotic joints?
1. amphiarthrotic fibrous syndesmosis joint
2. amphiarthrotic cartilaginous symphysis joint
Give the full classifications for the 4 types of diarthrotic joints?
1. diarthrotic synovial monaxial hinge joint
or
diarthrotic synovial monaxial pivot joint

2. diarthrotic synovial biaxial saddle joint
or
diarthrotic synovial biaxial condylar joint

3. diarthrotic synovial triaxial ball-and-socket joint

4. diarthrotic synovial non-axial planar joint
Fully classify the middle tibiofibular joint
amphiarthrotic fibrous syndesmosis joint
Fully classify the radius & ulna joint
amphiarthrotic fibrous syndesmosis joint
Fully classify the pubic symphysis joint
amphiarthrotic cartilagenous symphysis joint
Fully classify the intervertebral disc joints
amphiarthrotic cartilagenous symphysis joint
Fully classify the elbow joint
diarthrotic synovial monaxial hinge joint
Fully classify the interphallangeal joints
diarthrotic synovial monaxial hinge joint
Fully classify the wrist (where carpals meet radius & ulna) joint
diarthrotic synovial biaxial ellipsoidal joint
Fully classify the thumb joint
diarthrotic synovial biaxial (or triaxial) saddle joint
What are the bony articulations for the wrist?
carpals meet radius & ulna
What are the bony articulations for the very base of the thumb?
metacarpal meets carpal
Fully classify the shoulder joint
diarthrotic synovial triaxial ball-and-socket joint
Fully classify the hip joint
diarthrotic synovial triaxial ball-and-socket joint
Fully classify the joint where the ribs meet the vertebrae.
diarthrotic synovial non-axial planar joint
Fully classify the joint where the clavicle meets the sternum
diarthrotic synovial non-axial planar joint
What is the purpose of synarthrotic joints?
allow forces to be spread easily from one bone to another
What joints permit very limited movement?
ampiarthrotic joints
Ampiarthrotic (limited movement) joints are connected either by .... (2)
1. fibrous connective tissue (mostly made of collagen fibers)
or
2. fibrocartilage
What connects the articulating bones in amphiarthrotic fibrous syndesmosis joints?
ligament
What are the 2 locations for amphiarthrotic fibrous syndesmosis joints?
1. between radius & ulna
2. between tibia & fibula
What is the short name for fibrous joint between the radius and ulna?
middle radioulnar joint
What are the short names for the 3 fibrous joints between the tibia & fibula?
proximal tibiofibular joint
middle (NOT medial) tibiofibular joint
distal tibiofibular joint
the middle and part of the distal joints in the radioulnar & tibiofibular joints are .....
syndesmoses (slightly movable articulation)
Give the full classification of the middle tibiofibular joint.
amphiarthrotic fibrous syndesmosis joint
Name the sheet of fibers between the radius & ulna.
antebrachial interosseous membrane
Name the sheet of fibers between the tibia & fibula.
crural interosseous membrane
(note: this membrane is actually a ligament)
what characterizes an amphiarthrotic cartilaginous symphysis joint
bones are separated by fibrocartilage
Give 2 examples of amphiarthrotic cartilaginous symphysis joints.
1. pubic symphysis
2. intervertebral discs
Is this word plural or singular?

diarthroses
pleural
Is this word plural or singular?

diarthrosis
singular
What are the 3 main structures present in synovial joints.
1. articular cartilage (aka hyaline cartilage)
2. synovial cavity (aka joint cavity)
3. articular capsule
Describe the 4 components of synovial fluid.
1. mucin
2. alumin
3. fat
4. electrolytes
How many layers does the articular capsule contain?
2
What is the name for the outer layer of the articular capsule?
fibrous capsule
The outer layer of the articular capsule is called the fibrous capsule. What tissue is it composed of?
dense connective tissue
What is the name for the inner layer of the articular capsule?
synovial membrane
What is the synovial membrane composed of?
aerolar tissue surrounded by squamous-like cuboidal cells (the cuboidal cells are flatter, mid way between flat and cube)
What does the synovial membrane secrete?
synovial fluid
Why are accessory structures name so?
because they are found in some, but not all, synovial joints
Do all synovial joints contains accessory structures?
no
Name the accessory structures found in synovial joints (5).
1. ligaments
2. menisci or articular discs
3. fat pads
4. tendons
5. bursae
What do ligaments do for joints?
support, strengthen & reinforce synovial joints
def: disks of fibro-cartilage that act as cushions between the articulating ends of bones in joint (e.g. in knee joint & between vertebrae)
menisci (aka articular discs)
What tissue are menisci composed of?
fibrocartilage
What are the 2 types of ligaments in a synovial joint?
1. intrinsic ligaments
2. extrinsic ligaments
intrinsic ligaments aka?
capsular ligaments
def: localized thickenings of the joint capsule.
intrinsic ligaments
def: ligaments that are separate from the capsule
extrinsic ligaments
What are the 2 types of extrinsic ligaments?
1. extracapsular
2. intracapsular
What tissue type are extrinsic ligaments composed of?
dense regular
What is the function of fat pads in the knee joint? (2)
1. protect the articulating cartilage
2. act as packing material
What is the function of tendons in the knee joint? (2)
1. limits range of motion
2. mechanical support
def: small, fluid filled pocket in connective tissue sheaths that form where tendons/ligaments rub against other tissues
bursae
What are bursae filled with?
synovial fluid
Describe a bursae.
small, fluid filled pocket in connective tissue sheaths that form where tendons/ligaments rub against other tissues
Describe tendon sheaths.
tubular bursae that surround tendons where they pass across bony surfaces
What are the 2 functions of bursae & tendon sheaths?
1. reduce friction
2. absorb shock
What kind of connective tissue are bursae made of?
dense irregular
def: tubular bursae that surround tendons where they pass across bony surfaces
tendon sheaths
def: movement that occurs when 2 opposing surfaces slide past one another.
gliding (aka planar movement)
What are the 4 types of movement?
1. gliding (aka planar)
2. angular movements
3. rotation
4. special movements
In what plane does flexion/extension move in?
sagittal plane
In what plane does abduction/adduction move in?
frontal plane
def: a smooth combination of flexion, extension, abduction & adduction
circumduction
What is circumduction a smooth combination of ?
flexion/extension
abduction/adduction
What is hyperextension?
when limb/body parts are extended beyond their normal range of motion
When you rotate your limbs inward what word do we use?
medial rotation
When you rotate your limbs outward what word do we use?
lateral rotation
When you rotate your head what words do we use?
left rotation
right rotation
What's the difference between circumduction versus rotation?
circumduction = circular movement at an angle less than 90 degrees

rotation = movement without an angle - shaft spins around its longitudinal axis
def: palms face upward
supination
def: palms are turned posteriorly
pronation
def: superior surface of the foot approached the shin
dorsiflexion
def: pointing the toes downward
plantar flexion
def: sole of foot turns inwards
inversion
def: sole of foot turns outwards
eversion
def: move in a superior direction
elevation
def: move in an inferior direction
depression
Name a bone that can elevate & depress?
scapulae
def: thumb touching any fingertips on the same hand
opposition
def: moving anteriorly in horizontal (cross sectional) plane (e.g. jaw)
protraction
def: moving posteriorly in horizontal plane (e.g. jaw)
retraction
def: bending axial skeleton parts (e.g. vertebral column & head) to the side
right or left lateral flexion
What is the shape of the articular surfaces in a planar joint?
flat/smooth
Name a planar/gliding joint.
wrist
What is the axis of movement for a planar/gliding joint?
non-axial (aka multi-axial)
Give the full classification for a planar joint.
diarthrotic synovial multiaxial planar joint
What is the proper term for the 2nd digit?
forefinger
What movements are allowed in hinge joints?
flexion/extension
What is the axis of movement for a hinge joint?
monaxial
Fully classify the most distal joint on your forefinger (2nd digit).
diarthrotic synovial monaxial hinge joint
What is the axis of movement for the joint between the 1st & 2nd vertebrae?
monaxial
When we shake our head to make the no-no movements, what vertebrae move?
1st & 2nd vertebrae
Give the full classification for the joint between your 1st & 2nd vertebrae.
diarthrotic synovial monaxial pivot joint
Where in the body do we have condylar (aka ellipsoidal) joints?
knuckles - metacarpals meets phallanges
condylar joints aka
ellipsoidal joints
Which bones are the carpals?
small bones in palm by wrist
Which bones are the metacarpals?
long bones in palm that branch from carpals to knuckles
Where is the metacarpophalangeal joint?
knuckles
What movements are allowed at the knuckles?
1. flexion/extension
2. adduction/abduction
3. circumduction
Fully classify the knuckle joint.
diarthrotic synovial biaxial condylar joint
What are the articulating bones at the very base of the thumb almost by the wrist?
carpometacarpal joint
What digit on the hand is number #1?
thumb
Where is the saddle joint in the thumb?
carpometacarpal joint (very base of thumb by wrist)
What movements are allowed in a saddle joint? (4)
1. flexion/extension
2. adduction/abduction
3. circumduction
4. opposition
Give the full classification for the thumbs saddle joint at the very base of the thumb by the wrist.
diarthrotic synovial triaxial saddle joint
What movements are allowed at the shoulder & hip joint? (4)
1. flexion/extension
2. abduction/adduction
3. rotation
4. circumduction
What is the axis of movement in the ball-and-socket joints?
triaxial
Name the 3 fibrous joints.
1. suture joints in skull
2. radioulnar joint
3. tibiofibular joint
Is fat a connective tissue?
yes
Is bone a connective tissue?
yes
Is blood a connective tissue?
yes
Is epithelium a connective tissue?
no - connective tissue will never be exposed to the outside of the body
What do all connective tissues have in common? (3)
1. specialized cells
2. extracellular protein fibers
3. ground substance (fluid)
Is ground substance a fluid or solid?
fluid
What 2 things make up the matrix of connective tissue?
1. ground substance
2. extracellular fibers
What surrounds all of the cells in connective tissue?
matrix (ground substance & extracellular fibers)
List 6 general functions of connective tissue.
1. structural framework for body
2. transporting fluids & dissolved materials from 1 region to the next
3. protect delicate organs
4. support, surround & connect other tissue types
5. store energy
6. defend body from invading microorganisms