Three Main Types of Connective

TissuesGrade 4

Prepared by: Lovelyn Mataac

They are cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Collagen, the protein that strengthens bones, is also found in connective tissue. Therefore, collagen strengthens connective tissue as it does bones. However, these connective tissues do NOT contain calcium salts. What difference does that make? Well, connective tissues are, therefore, not hard like bone.

Tendons connect muscles to bones. They act like tough cords. Tendons allow the muscles to pull on bones. If you look at the back of your hand and move your fingers, the bands you see moving from your fingers to your wrist are actually tendons.

LigamentsA ligament is the tissue that connects two bones to form a joint. It's tough and fibrous, which means that when it tears, a ligament can take quite a while to heal and might even require surgery.

Ligament comes from the Latin ligare meaning "to bind, tie," which is precisely what a ligament does. Ligaments only connect bones to bones.

Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone.

Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body including:Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and anklesEnds of the ribsBetween the vertebrae in the spineEars and noseBronchial tubes or airways

Stand and use signal to represent your answer.

Ligament Tendon

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