Tissue: The Living Fabric

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on tissues.

Connective Tissue

Most abundant and widely distributed tissue type in the body.

Mesenchyme

Common embryonic origin of connective tissues.

Fibroblast

A cellular descendant that produces connective tissue proper.

Osteoblast

A cell responsible for the formation of bone tissue.

Adipose Tissue

A type of loose connective tissue that stores fat.

Cartilage

A type of connective tissue that provides support and flexibility.

Extracellular Matrix

The nonliving substance that separates cells in connective tissues.

Collagen Fibers

Strongest and most abundant type of fibers found in connective tissue.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of cartilage with a glassy appearance that supports and reinforces structures.

Elastic Cartilage

Cartilage containing many elastic fibers; allows great flexibility.

Fibrocartilage

A tough type of cartilage that absorbs compressive shock.

Skeletal Muscle

Striated voluntary muscle that moves bones.

Cardiac Muscle

Involuntary striated muscle found in the heart.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle that propels substances along internal passages.

Nervous Tissue

Tissue that transmits electrical signals in the body.

Epithelial Membrane

A combination of epithelium and connective tissue that covers body surfaces.

Synovial Membrane

A connective tissue membrane that lines joints.

Inflammation

The body's response to injury characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Granulation Tissue

New tissue that forms during the healing process.

Fibrosis

The thickening and scarring of connective tissue.