Connective Tissue

Connective tissue is any type of biological tissue with an extensive extracellular matrix. There are several basic types:

Bone contains specialized cells called osteocytes embedded in a mineralized extracellular matrix, and functions for general support.

Fibrous connective tissue forms ligaments and tendons.

Loose connective tissue holds organs and epithelia in place, and has a variety of proteinaceous fibers, including collagen and elastin.  Loose connective tissue includes the fascia and myofasica.

Cartilage is found primarily in joints, where it provides cushioning. The extracellular matrix of cartilage is composed primarily of chondroitin sulfate.

The extracellular matrix of blood is the blood plasma, which transports dissolved nutrients, hormones, and carbon dioxide in the form of bicarbonate. The main cellular component is red blood cells.

Adipose tissue contains adipocytes, used for cushioning, insulation, and energy storage.

Connective Tissue Author: Bob Fingerman Description Video store clerk Darla Vogel is fed up, until one of her customers, a precocious home-schooled kid, offers her some of his meat-tinged candies. Darla takes a plunge down the rabbit hole into a surreal world of throbbing, veinous buildings, compulsory public nudity, weird creatures and more...

Fascial and Membrane Technique: A manual for comprehensive treatment of the connective tissue system Author: Peter Schwind PhD Description The fascial and membrane technique developed by Peter Schwind combines the fundamental thoughts from Ida Rolf´s Structural Integration with concepts of osteopathy, creating a successful combination of form-stabilizing and mobilizing techniques...

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Science: Principles for Clinical Management of Non-Mineralized Connective Tissue Author: Katie Lundon Description This unique resource offers a concise presentation of the scientific principles underlying physical management of non-mineralized connective tissues, such as tendons and ligaments. This is the only book that focuses on the development, structure, and function of non-mineralized connective tissues written specifically for physical therapy students and practitioners...

Regenerative Medicine and Biomaterials for the Repair of Connective Tissues Description Regenerative medicine for the repair of connective tissues is a fast moving field which generates a lot of interest. The biomaterials and biomechanics for soft tissue repair has been under-represented in the past, particularly the natural connection between cartilage, tendons, and ligaments is often not made...

Integrative Manual Therapy for the Connective Tissue System: Myofascial Release Author: Sharon Giammatteo Description This book describes clinically proven hands-on techniques to decrease the pain and tensions of the myofascial tissues that cover every bodily organ. Included are protocols for lower back pain, respiratory discomfort, spinal dysfunction, headaches and migraines, joint problems, plantar fascitis, and more...

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