Name the connective tissue in each case.
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Name the connective tissue in each case.
- It joins the calf muscle to the heel bone.
- It holds the two bones of the knee together.
- It is smooth and flexible, and keeps the windpipe open.
- It stores fat around the kidneys.
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
Connective tissue has cells spread in a matrix. Blood: plasma, red cells, white cells, platelets. Ligament: bone to bone. Tendon: muscle to bone. Cartilage is flexible; adipose tissue stores fat.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
(a) A tendon: muscle to bone.
(b) A ligament: bone to bone.
(c) Cartilage.
(d) Adipose tissue.
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