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Bone
Bone is a dense, hard connective tissue that forms the skeletal structure of the body, playing an essential role in movement, support, and protection of vital organs.
Cartilage
Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue that serves several functions in the body, including providing cushioning, reducing friction, and enabling smooth movement.
Connective tissue
Specialised tissue that supports, connects, and separates other tissues and organs
Diffusion
The passive movement of a substance, such as a gas, from an area of higher partial pressure or concentration to an area of lower partial pressure or concentration.
Fascia
Fascia is fibrous connective tissue that surrounds muscles, organs, and other internal structures, providing support, protection, and enabling flexibility and movement.
Ligaments
Ligaments are connective tissues that play a pivotal role in stabilizing and supporting joints by connecting bone to bone.
Tendons
Tendons are strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that attach muscles to bones, allowing the force produced by muscle contraction to move bones.