General Anatomy: Connective Tissue

Marfan’s syndrome causes joint hypermobility, cardiovascular issues, and lens dislocation.

Connective tissue provides structural support, binds other tissues, and protects organs from mechanical stresses.

Myosin is a muscle protein, while collagen, elastin, and reticulin are connective tissue fibers.

Most connective tissues originate from mesoderm during embryonic development.

Adipose tissue is a loose connective tissue that stores fat and provides insulation.

Tendons are made of dense connective tissue with irregularly arranged collagen fibers.

A raphe is a linear fibrous band formed by the fusion of tendinous or aponeurotic structures.

This condition causes flexion deformities of the fingers due to fibrous tissue contraction.

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease leading to skin thickening due to excess collagen deposition.

Marfan’s syndrome affects mesodermal and ectodermal structures, leading to tall stature and connective tissue abnormalities

A ganglion cyst results from degeneration of synovial sheaths around tendons.

Sprains involve ligament injury, often leading to pain and swelling.

Ligaments stabilize joints by connecting adjacent bones and preventing excessive movement