Unit. 2 - Bones

Fascia /Connective tissue

-Ubiquitous Tissue internally

-Scattered cells

-Muscle movement moves the fascia, and the fascia moves the tendon

Healthy Fascia

-Muscle contraction

-Variation of movement

-Speed of movement

-Massages

-Hydration

Adipose Tissue / Fatty

-Pads & insulates the body

-Fatty cells in lose connective tissue

Blood

-Loose Connective in matrix plasma

-Transportation system

Collagen

Tendons & Ligaments

Cartilage

-Connective fibrocartilage

-Strong, flexible, provides cushioning between bones

Bone

-Rigid matrix of collagen fibers imbedded in calcium

-Hardest Tissue in Body

-No Movement

-Bones protect inner organs

Osteology

Study of bones

Two types of bones

Sponge Bone- Found at the end of long bone

Dense Bone- Middle of bone (compact bone)

Bones & Related Structure

-106 bones in body

-Two Thirds are mineral compounds

-Third are organic compounds that allows elasticity

-Bone is living

-Bone adapts to load

Joint

Two bones meet

General Make-Up of Bones