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An in-depth exploration of the specialized connective tissues, cartilage, bone, and whole blood. Learn about their functions, cells, matrix, types, and the role of each in the human body. Understand the differences between hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage, as well as the functions of osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts in bone development.
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Functions: -flexible mechanical support for soft tissues -shock absorbing -low-friction surface in joints -first stage in long bone development Cells chondroblasts chondrocytes Matrix (ground substance) macromolecules fibres Types of cartilage hyaline cartilage elastic cartilage fibrocartilage
Functions: -stiff, durable mechanical support for soft tissues, protection -levers in musculoskeletal system -calcium reservoir -hematopoietic site Cells osteoblasts osteocytes osteoclasts Matrix osteoid-organic mineral Lamellar bone structure Compact bone osteon = Haversian system Cancellous bone = spongy bone Connective tissue periostium endostium
