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Presentation Notes: A Whiff of Fascialates - Merrithew.com

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Connective<br />

Tissue Roles<br />

Structural (mechanics <strong>of</strong> ECM)<br />

Defensive (cellular <strong>com</strong>ponents)<br />

Organizes and influences growth<br />

and differentiation <strong>of</strong><br />

surrounding tissue<br />

Gray’s Anatomy<br />

Connective<br />

Tissue Categories<br />

Blood<br />

Bone<br />

Cartilage<br />

General Connective Tissue<br />

Gray’s Anatomy<br />

Connective Tissue /<br />

Extracellular Matrix<br />

Insoluble Protein Fibres<br />

Mostly collagen<br />

Allows for tensile properties<br />

Comprises ~ 30% body’s protein<br />

Proteins with<br />

adhesive and water<br />

binding capacities<br />

Elastin<br />

Provides resilience<br />

Gray’s Anatomy<br />

Laurie McLaughlin 2012<br />

www.proactiveeducation.ca<br />

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