Across
- 4. CT with closely packed collagen fibers that run in parallel, long lines; found in tendons and ligaments
- 7. Site-specific cells of cartilage
- 8. A structure that connects bones to bones
- 9. A structure that connects a muscle to a bone
- 11. The liquid matrix of blood
- 12. Collagen fibers in well-organized bands; found in intervertebral discs and knee "meniscus" pads; for shock-absorbing
- 17. A type of cartilage found at the ends of long bones, nose, and rings around trachea; joins ribs to the sternum; makes up the fetel skeleton; and is the basis for formation of long bones
Down
- 1. Mature bone cells that are surrounded by a calcified matrix
- 2. A type of CT that is made up of elastin and collagen; makes up the vocal cords
- 3. Structures in the blood that help with clotting
- 4. A type of CT with a lot of collagen that is randomly organized; forms the outer capsule of kidneys, testes, and dermis layer of skin
- 5. Type of substance that makes up the ground substance of cartilage
- 6. A connective tissue composed of a substantial amount of protein fibers; contains few blood vessels so it is slow to heal
- 10. A bone's hardened ground substance
- 13. A stiff type of CT with flexible matrix; flexible, rubbery texture; no BV's, hard to heal
- 14. White blood cells; they fight infection
- 15. Red blood cells; transport O2
- 16. Cartilage found in the external ear; for flexible support