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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