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Connective Tissue

Provides structure, transportation, protection & storage.



Specialized cells. Extra cellular protein fibers. Ground substances.

Matrix

Component of connective tissue. Combination of protein fibers and ground structures

Connective Tissue Proper

Extracellular fibers with viscous ground substances.

Tendon

Connects muscle to bone

Ligaments

Connects bone to bone

Aponeurosis

Connecting. Muscle is broad and sheet like.

Plasma

Water, formed elements, and proteins

Formed elements

Cell fragments. Erythrocytes, leukocyte and platelets.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells

Leukrocytes

White blood cells. Monocytes and neutriphills.

Platelets

Cell parts.

Supporting connective tissue

Bone and cartilage. Protection and leverage.

Cartliage

Avascular

Avascular

No vasculature. Nourishment from diffusion.

Bone

Osseous. Hard and flexible

Osseous

Calcium salts and collagen fibers.

Osteoblasts

Produces matrix and fibers of bone.

Osteoclasts

Dissolves fibers and matrix of bone.

Muscle Tissue

Production of movement

Neuron

Neural cell. Membrane potential and synaptic connections.

Neurogila or glia cells

Supporting neural cells

Intergumentary system

Cutaneous membrane (skin) and accessory structures.

Hair

Accessory structure

Glabrous Skin

Hairless skin

Epithelial or epithelium

protective covering of surfaces that come in contact with the outside world.

Glands

Organs of secretion

Endocrine Glands

Thyroid. Release secretion into extracellular fluid.

Exocrine Glands

Secrete into ducts.