Dense connective tissue

Question 1

what are the 3 types of dense connective tissue?

Answer 1

-Dense regular CT (ligament & tendon)
-Dense irregular CT(e.g. joint capsule)
-elastic ct (lungs)

Question 2

what’s the function of a dense Regular connective tissue?
*give examples

Answer 2

-provides strong attachment between structures
-ligaments
-tendons

Question 3

what are the features of dense regular connective tissue?

Answer 3

-fibroblast
-matrix: collagen fibres in bundle ,few elastin fibres

Question 4

Describe the difference between dense regular and dense irregular connective tissue

Answer 4

• dense regular (ligaments & tendon)-provides Strongs attachments between structures and provides strength in one directions
• dense irregular (joint capsule)-provides strength in multiple directions

Question 5

what’s the dense regular connective tissue example 1 :ligaments function

Answer 5

-attaches bone to bone
-stabilises joints
-restricts excessive motion

Question 6

what’s the dense regular connective tissue example 2 :tendon function

Answer 6

-attaches muscle to bone
-transmits tensile loads

Question 7

what’s the features of dense irregular connective tissue?

Answer 7

-fibroblasts
-matrix : collagen fibres randomly arranged ,few elastin fibres, strong in multiple direction

Question 8

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Example 1: Deep Fascia properties and function

Answer 8

-Sheet of connective tissue surrounding and
protecting individual muscles.
- Holds muscles
together &
separates them into
functional groups.

Question 9

what’s the Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Example 2: Joint Capsule

Answer 9

-Envelope surrounding
synovial joint.