Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Dense connective tissue, dense regular
- parallel collagen fibers
- attaches muscles to bones/muscles

Cartilage: elastic
- more elastic fibers in matrix
- maintains the shape of a structure

Dense connective tissue, dense irregular
- irregularly arranged collagen fibers
- able to withstand tension exerted in many directions; provides structural strength

Cartilage: hyaline
- supports and reinforces; has resilient cushioning properties; resists stress

Cartilage: fibrocartilage
- ability to absorb compressive shock

Bone(osseous tissue)
- supports and protects
- provides levers for the muscles
- stores calcium
- marrow inside: site for blood formation

Blood
- transport respiratory gasses, nutrients, wastes etc.

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Human Anatomy and Physiology

By Rima P

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