Dense Connective Tissues

What is the structure of dense regular connective tissue?

Matrix contains collagen fibers running in one direction with fibroblasts between fibers

What are the functions of dense regular connective tissue?

Forms strong attachments between structures and withstands pulling in the direction the fibers run

Where is dense regular connective tissue located?

Tendons, aponeuroses, and most ligaments

What connects muscle to bone?

Tendons

What is an aponeurosis?

Sheet of tendon

What connects bone to bone?

Ligaments

What is the structure of dense irregular connective tissue?

Matrix contains collagen fibers running in multiple directions with fibroblasts between fibers

What is the function of dense irregular connective tissue?

Able to withstand pulling in many directions

Where is dense irregular connective tissue located?

Periosteum, perichondrium, cartilage, organ capsules, and joint capsules

What is the periosteum?

Tissue layer surrounding bone

What is the perichondrium?

Tissue layer that surrounds cartilage

What is the structure of elastic connective tissue?

Matrix contains elastic fibers

What is the function of elastic connective tissue?

Able to stretch and recoil

Where is elastic connective tissue located?

Lungs, wall of elastic arteries, trachea, and ligaments between vertebrae