Connective and Muscle Tissues

Flashcards covering vocabulary related to connective and muscle tissues as discussed in the lecture.

Fibroblasts

Connective tissue cells that secrete fibers and other components of the connective tissue matrix.

Collagen Fibers

Large structural proteins found in dense connective tissues that provide strength and support.

Chondrocytes

Cells in cartilage that produce the matrix and fibers of the tissue.

Lacunae

Spaces within cartilage where chondrocytes are located.

Osteocytes

Bone cells responsible for maintaining the bone matrix.

Vascular Tissue

Tissue with a good supply of blood vessels, crucial for nutrient transportation and waste removal.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Platelets

Cell fragments in blood that play a crucial role in clotting.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures that connect cardiac muscle cells, allowing for synchronized contraction.

Skeletal Muscles

Voluntary striated muscles controlled consciously, found in limbs and trunk.

Smooth Muscles

Involuntary muscles that are non-striated and found in hollow organs.

Cardiac Muscles

Involuntary striated muscles that make up the heart.