Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

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What type of tissue forms tendons?

elastic cartilage

dense regular connective tissue

adipose

dense irregular connective tissue

areolar

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Understand the function of tendons: Tendons connect muscles to bones and need to withstand tension and force.

Identify the characteristics of dense regular connective tissue: This tissue type is composed of tightly packed collagen fibers aligned in parallel, providing great tensile strength.

Compare with other tissue types: Elastic cartilage is flexible and found in structures like the ear; adipose tissue stores fat; dense irregular connective tissue has fibers in multiple directions for strength in various directions; areolar tissue is loose and provides support and flexibility.

Recognize that tendons require strength in one direction, which is provided by the parallel alignment of fibers in dense regular connective tissue.

Conclude that dense regular connective tissue is the most suitable type for forming tendons due to its structural properties.