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Anatomy Unit Two
Connective Tissue Functions
Term | Definition |
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Blood (Vascular) Tissue | Transports needed substances throughout the body (example: oxygen and nutrients) |
Bone (Osseous) Tissue | Forms the outer layer of bone; provides shape, support and protection |
Adipose Tissue | Fat; provides insulation, cushion and energy storage |
Hyaline Cartilage | Cartilage that has the most fluid matrix; found in nose, trachea and ribs |
Dense Regular Fibrous (Tissue Proper) | Made of dense, tightly woven fibers that form tendons and ligaments |
Loose Areolar (Tissue Proper) | Made of loosely woven fibers that packages and binds; attaches to skin |
Elastic Cartilage | Most flexible, elastic cartilage; retains shape; found in ear |
Fibrocartilage | Cartilage made of many tightly packed coarse fibers; takes the most pressure; knees, hips and vertebrae |